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English Core · 2022 · 2 marks
CBSE 2022 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q5
Why did Edla invite the peddler?
Why did Edla invite the peddler ?
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
Value Points:
was sent by her father to bring his 'friend' to their home
was Christmas time and so wanted to spread Christmas spirit
was kind and compassionate
wanted company on Christmas
wanted to give peddler a day of peace
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CBSE Class 12 English Core past-paper question from the 2022board exam, with the answer as CBSE’s own marking scheme gives it. Where our answers come from.