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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q10
What does Keats refer to in the expression 'dark spirits'? (A Thing of Beauty)
What does Keats refer to in the expression 'dark spirits' ? (A Thing of Beauty)
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negative emotions like greed/ selfishness/ hatred/ malice in the world
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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.