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English Core · 2024 · 5 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 4 · Set 2 · Q13
Until then the Maharaja had given his entire time and energy to tiger hunting. He had no time to spare for the crown prince. (The Tiger King) In the…
Until then the Maharaja had given his entire time and energy to tiger hunting. He had no time to spare for the crown prince.
(The Tiger King) In the present times, we see people following their profession and running after money and neglect their children. As a professional counsellor, you address working parents, stressing the need to spend quality time with children. Take material from the story 'The Tiger King' to re-inforce your points of view.
You may begin like this.
Spending time with children will boost their confidence....
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
parents' presence, not presents important
working parents, busy schedules- lack of quality time with children
widening chasm- lack of emotional bonding
parents' presence creates strong family bonds, social cohesion, strong cultural and social values
parent- best guide and motivator
Textual reference:
to disprove the royal astrologer, the Tiger King neglects son
no attention till third birthday
gift- crude wooden tiger, king's choice and interest
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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.