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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 2 · Q10
What qualities made Douglas overcome his fear of water? (Deep Water)
What qualities made Douglas overcome his fear of water ? (Deep Water)
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hard work/ persistence/ consistent practice/ determination/ perseverance/ strong will power / systematic and thorough approach
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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.