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प्रश्न
Answer the question given below:
The Maasai tribe in Africa hunt lions because
विकल्प
they live near the forests of Africa
they view it as a sign of bravery and personal achievement
they are a hunting tribe
they adorn their bodies with body parts of the lion
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उत्तर
they view it as a sign of bravery and personal achievement
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