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How did Saeeda’s mother feel on that sunny day?

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Saeeda’s mother felt the sun on her face and she breathed in fresh air. She thought she was in a new world. Her eyes shone bright and she started recovering speedily.

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अध्याय 8: A Pact with the Sun - Extra Questions 1

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अध्याय 8 A Pact with the Sun
Extra Questions 1 | Q 4

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