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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q10
'We've all a great deal to reproach ourselves with.' What does M. Hamel's statement reveal about his emotional turmoil following the ban on French,…
'We've all a great deal to reproach ourselves with.' What does M. Hamel's statement reveal about his emotional turmoil following the ban on French, in 'The Last Lesson' ?
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
blames everyone for taking the language for granted / neglecting the French language and education
holds everyone (the parents, the villagers and himself) in the community accountable for procrastinating learning
blames everyone for missed opportunity
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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.