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English Core · 2024 · 5 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 5 · Set 3 · Q12
Where the peasants are so crushed and fear-stricken, law courts are useless. The real relief for them is to be free from fear (Indigo). The people of…
Where the peasants are so crushed and fear-stricken, law courts are useless. The real relief for them is to be free from fear (Indigo). The people of Firozabad (Lost Spring) are fear stricken to form a co-operative as there is a vicious circle of middlemen, politicians etc. These exploiters don't allow them to take any initiative. You agree that fear is the worst deterrent factor in one's life.
As a motivational speaker, give a speech advising students how to overcome fear and lead a successful life. Use material from the two texts to support your views.
You may begin like this. Dear Students,
The emotion of fear will always interfere and interrupt your path to success ……
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Lost Spring
fear stops one from growing - will handicap a person
lead to exploitation of the fearful one like the people in Firozabad who are afraid of “the vicious circle” and hence are suppressed
Indigo
fear of landlords - led to exploitation and suppression of share croppers
overcome fear - live a meaningful life - standup for their rights
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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.