India, March 10 -- The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a clarification following the QR row, assuring students and parents that the question papers "remain uncompromised". Social media videos and pictures showed a QR code printed on the CBSE Class 12 Maths question paper allegedly redirecting users to a YouTube video of the song ' Never Can Say Goodbye' by singer Rick Astley. The educational institute said that "necessary steps are being taken" regarding the matter.

"Important Update: Press Release issued by CBSE," CBSE tweeted. The PR dated March 10 addresses claims about the QR codes on Mathematics question papers from March 9. The education board emphasises that the papers are authentic.

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