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प्रश्न
Identify the incorrect statements from the following and correct them.
विकल्प
One wants others to change.
One can get rid of being ordinary.
Understanding the nature of greed does not ensure freedom from greed.
Learning is a finite process.
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उत्तर
Learning is a finite process – Incorrect statement.
Learning is an infinite process – Correct statement.
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