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List the reactions of the agricultural officer to the author’s inquiry about Kasbai rice seeds. One is done for you.

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List the reactions of the agricultural officer to the author’s inquiry about Kasbai rice seeds. One is done for you.

(a) He had not heard of Kasbai.

(b) ___________________________

(c) ___________________________

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1. He had not heard of kasbai rice seeds.

2. He uttered the names of latest hybrids.

3. He also offered to give the author some hybrid seeds free of cost.

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अध्याय 1.3 The Call of the Soil
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