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English Language & Literature — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [2]
"These sights so moved him that he at once went out into the world to seek enlightenment." What were the sights that moved 'him'? (The Sermon at Benaras)
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Model Answer

The sights that moved him (Prince Siddhartha Gautama) were four in number. While out hunting, he chanced upon:

  1. A sick man
  2. An aged man
  3. A funeral procession
  4. A monk begging for alms

These sights of suffering and renunciation made him leave his royal life to seek enlightenment.

Source: The Sermon at Benares, Introduction

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Explanation

The question is straightforward — it asks you to identify the four sights from the introductory passage. Always list all four clearly; missing even one may cost half a mark. Use the exact terms from the text ("sick man," "aged man," "funeral procession," "monk begging for alms"). A brief concluding line about the impact earns full marks neatly.

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