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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q11
What does Bama's decision to excel in academics reveal about her character? (Memories of Childhood - We Too are Human Beings)
What does Bama's decision to excel in academics reveal about her character ? (Memories of Childhood - We Too are Human Beings)
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hardworking/ resilient/ determined/ courageous/respects and follows her brother's advice / belief in self- empowerment / maturity in understanding her inner strength/ desire to overcome caste barriers through education/realises the role of education as a weapon against societal discrimination/ prejudice
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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.