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प्रश्न
Go through the text once again and note down Devu Handa’s fond memories of Kasbai in your exercise book. One is done for you.
Devu Handa has fond memories of Kasbai. They are as follows!
(a) It needs ______________ rain.
(b) _________________
(c) _________________
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उत्तर
- It needs less rain.
- It has an alluring aroma.
- It is a long duration of rice.
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