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Anil's acceptance and… (Class 10 English 2025, Q11a)

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EnglishCBSE Class 10 · Board exam 2025, set 2/2/1 · 6 marks · Long answer

CBSE Class 10 English 2025: question 11(a)

Set in the CBSE Class 10 board exam of 2025, paper 2/2/1, section C, question 11(a), for 6 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q11(a) · 6 marks · Long answerThe Thief's Story

Anil's acceptance and forgiveness of the thief demonstrates empathy and generosity. Elaborate.

(The Thief's Story) (Answer in 100 – 120 words)

Source: official question paper from cbse.gov.in (PDF). See it in the full 2025 board paper, set 2/2/1.

Hints

Open one hint at a time and try again before the next.

Hint 1

Recall how Anil treated Hari Singh when they first met.

Hint 2

Think about what Anil did after discovering the theft.

Hint 3

Support each quality with an event from the story.

Step-by-step solution

Each step shows the marks it earns, as an examiner would award them. Checked by an independent re-solve from the question paper.

  1. Introduction: Anil shows great empathy and generosity towards Hari Singh, the thief.

    1 mark

  2. Anil is compassionate and kind. He accepts Hari Singh as his helper, gives him food and a place to sleep, and does not doubt him. He gives him a chance to reform.

    2 marks

  3. He inspires a love of learning by teaching Hari Singh to read and write. When Hari steals the money, Anil does not take revenge or call the police. He leaves some money behind for Hari to find, showing forgiveness and belief in transformation.

    2 marks

  4. Conclusion: Anil's trust changes Hari's life and shows that kindness can reform a person.

    1 mark

Answer: Model paragraph showing Anil's compassion, generosity, forgiveness and belief in reformation.

Where the marks are

  • Three value points with textual examples (3 marks)
  • Organised, coherent expression (2 marks)
  • Accuracy (1 mark)

Revise the chapter

  • Chapter: The Thief's Story (notes, formulas, where marks are lost and every past question)
Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from The Thief's Story, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paper2025 board paper, set 2/2/1: every question, by section.

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