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प्रश्न
Interpret each of the following expression used in the poem, in one or two line.
to unlearn all these muting things
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उत्तर
The hypocrisies of people who feign to have love and respect for fellow humans need to be dispensed with. The poet realizes that he must unlearn all superficial and unnatural behaviors like portrait smiles and heartless handshakes.
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| a. | ||
| b. | ||
| c. | ||
| d. | ||
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