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प्रश्न
On the basis of your understanding of the poem, answer the following question
by ticking the correct choice.
The central idea of the poem 'The Solitary Reaper' is _____.
विकल्प
well sung songs give us happiness
melodious sounds appeal to all
beautiful experiences give us life-long pleasure
reapers can sing like birds
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उत्तर
beautiful experiences give us life-long pleasure
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