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प्रश्न
Choose the correct alternative from the following -
From one star given to the movie, we conclude that - _______________.
विकल्प
The movie is very short.
The movie is not worth watching.
The movie is serious.
The movie is in black and white.
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उत्तर
From one star given to the movie, we conclude that - The movie is not worth watching.
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