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English Core · 2024 · 5 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 5 · Set 3 · Q13
The boy drank the milk of an English cow, was brought up by an English nanny, tutored in English …… (The Tiger King) You realise that western…
The boy drank the milk of an English cow, was brought up by an English nanny, tutored in English …… (The Tiger King)
You realise that western influence on Indian culture is deep rooted since the days of Tiger King.
Write an article using material from the text, on the pros and cons of western influence on Indian society.
You may begin like this …… Indian's exposure to English language and western influence ……
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Tiger King was brought up by an English nanny, tutored in English
Pros
kindled scientific temperament
developed progressive mindset
provided better exposure
Cons
western influence takes away language / culture / identity
materialistic life
fast food culture
shift from joint family to nuclear family
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