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'Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy'. Fill in the boxes supporting this statement. Complete the following web diagram.

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अध्याय 2.2: The Sower - Ice Breakers [पृष्ठ ७१]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
अध्याय 2.2 The Sower
Ice Breakers | Q 2. (ii) | पृष्ठ ७१

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But longed for still and his
Tune is heard on the distant hill
For the caged bird sings of freedom.

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For the best of the sight is, all allow,
At the Shambles' Gate-or, better yet,
By the very scaffold's foot, I trow.

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Explain with reference to the context.


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