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English Core · 2024 · 5 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 1 · Set 3 · Q12
M. Hamel in 'The Last Lesson' and Gandhiji in 'Indigo' were both concerned about the state of education in the face of oppression. Write a speech to…
M. Hamel in 'The Last Lesson' and Gandhiji in 'Indigo' were both concerned about the state of education in the face of oppression. Write a speech to be shared with your peers on the importance of education. You may use cues from the two texts.
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The Last Lesson
M. Hamel's dedication towards education
talked about language as a key to freedom
helps people realize how precious their own language is to them
education instills resilience
Indigo
Gandhi - understood exploitation happened due to illiteracy
opened primary schools in six villages
appealed for teachers
attempted to alleviate the distress of people
provides capability to be free from fear
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2024board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.