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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q10
Why does the ironmaster comment, 'You do preach worse than a parson' to his daughter on her request to let the peddler stay on for Christmas? (The…
Why does the ironmaster comment, 'You do preach worse than a parson' to his daughter on her request to let the peddler stay on for Christmas ? (The Rattrap)
Board’s value points
What CBSE’s own marking scheme for this paper expects an answer to cover.
she is very convincing/ persuasive/ compelling as her argument/ request is morally correct/ appeals to higher moral standards/ morals
feels her kindness is idealistic/ more moralistic than a preacher / priest's sermon
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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.