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प्रश्न
Answer the following question:
What does Kalpana Chawla say about pursuing a dream? Do you agree with her that success is possible?
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उत्तर
About pursuing a dream, Kalpana said that the path from dreams to success does exist. One needs to have the vision to find it, and the courage to get onto it. Yes, success is possible. Her life is an example of that.
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2. the state of being alone (5) _____ .
3. a part which is absolutely necessary (2)_____ .
4. to do something not done before (5) _____ .
5. without much effort (13) _____ .
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