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English Core · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 1 · Set 1 · Q10
“Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?” What does Franz's remark suggest about the imposition of German in school in Aloace? (Last…
“Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons ?” What does Franz's remark suggest about the imposition of German in school in Aloace ? (Last Lesson)
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forcing the French to stop using their mother tongue is as absurd as trying to change the natural cooing of the pigeons / one's language is a natural expression, just like the cooing of the pigeons / expresses Franz's frustration at the German oppression / condemns linguistic oppression/chauvinism
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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.