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प्रश्न
Choose the most appropriate option for the following question.
Identify the statement which cannot be accepted
विकल्प
Almost one-third of the human body is made up of water
The earth revolves around the sun in 366 days
Odyssey is an ancient epic
Human race will become extinct sooner or later
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उत्तर
Almost one-third of the human body is made up of water
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Direction : Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:
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Which one of the following can be inferred from the passage?
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Arguments:
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(ii) Yes, by that age people develop a sense of responsibility and also complete their education.
