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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 3 · Q10
“Saheb is no longer his own master.” What does the author mean when she says so? (Lost Spring)
“Saheb is no longer his own master.” What does the author mean when she says so ? (Lost Spring)
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at the tea stall - has to obey his master's orders/ has a fixed routine/ cannot do what he pleases or be with his friends
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2026board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.