CBSE 2025, Set 1

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Answer ANY TWO of the following three questions, in 40-50 words each: (2x2=4 marks)
(i) Charlie's desperate attempt to find the third level reflects his frustration with the modern world. Substantiate the above statement with evidence from the story. (The Third Level)
(ii) 'Students on Ice Programme' proves Geoff Green's farsightedness. Explain with reference to the text of 'The Journey to the End of the Earth'.
(iii) 'You speak Peculiar Things.' Why does Derry find Mr. Lamb's conversation peculiar? (On the Face of it)

Edvaya · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Subjective. **(i) The Third Level:** According to his psychiatrist, Charley is unhappy due to the insecurities, fear, worry and war of the modern world. He longs for the past/his nostalgia about life in Galesburg in 1894. His effort to convert the currency, and finding the note from Sam is a manifestation of innermost desire for the past and disillusionment with the present modern times. (Any one point) **(ii) Journey to the End of the Earth:** 'Students on Ice Programme' includes students, who are the future policy-makers, who can bring about the required change. He realized that students are impressionable and can therefore be entrusted to be the change makers. (Any one point) **(iii) On the Face of it:** Derry found his perspective about life unusual. Nobody had said such things to him - not to pay attention to everything others say / not to believe everything he hears / to be receptive of positive remarks. He found real life examples such as weeds, bees, etc. given by Mr. Lamb peculiar. (Any one point)

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