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प्रश्न
Notice this expression in the text. Infer its meaning from the context.
blow-by-blow account
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उत्तर
detailed account. In the text “The Adventure” this expression occurs in the context of Gangadharpant trying to understand the outcome of the Battle of Panipat by reading a book on the topic.
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- Where will it take place?
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| Points | A | B | C | D |
| (1) | ✓ | |||
| (2) | ✓ | |||
| (3) | ✓ | |||
| (4) | ✓ | |||
| (5) | ✓ | |||
| (6) | ✓ | |||
| (7) | ✓ | |||
| (8) | 6 |
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Sea |
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