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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 3 · Q10
Subbu was a multi - faceted genius. Comment. (Poets and Pancakes)
Subbu was a multi - faceted genius. Comment. (Poets and Pancakes)
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tailor-made for films- could be inspired when commanded
resourceful and innovative - could solve problems easily
gifted story writer, poet and novelist - composed original stories and wrote a sprawling novel
good actor whose acting in subsidiary roles was better than that of main actors
social and friendly, house was a permanent residence of near and far acquaintances
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