CBSE 2025, Set 1

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(A) 'Where there is a will, there is a way.' The above saying aptly describes the character of Douglas from 'Deep Water' and Mukesh from 'Lost Spring'. Compare and contrast their characters in terms of their courage, determination, and the pursuit of their goals.

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The correct answer is Subjective. Both William Douglas and Mukesh display immense determination and courage in pursuing their goals, embodying the proverb "Where there is a will, there is a way." **William Douglas:** - Displayed a resolute spirit by deciding to overcome his deep-rooted phobia of water. - Took a systematic approach by hiring an instructor and practicing relentlessly. - Tested himself in real water bodies like Lake Wentworth and Warm Lake, facing his fear with courage until he completely conquered it. His journey shows the triumph of will over psychological trauma. **Mukesh:** - Despite belonging to a highly deprived and marginalized section of society in Firozabad, he dared to dream beyond his reach. - Born in a family of bangle-makers who believed in their 'karam', he had the courage of conviction to defy family norms and wished to become a motor-mechanic. - He displayed firmness of purpose by being ready to walk a long distance to a garage to learn, showing readiness to face obstacles and break the shackles of tradition. While Douglas fought a psychological battle aided by resources and training, Mukesh fights a socio-economic battle relying purely on his raw grit and defiance of tradition.

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