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प्रश्न
Prepare a set of questions to interview-
a person who has just returned from a trek in the woods
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उत्तर
- How was your experience in the woods?
- How many of you had gone for the trek?
- How does it feel to be back in the concrete jungle?
- What inspired you to take up the trek?
- How did you plan your trek?
- What precautions are necessary when a person plans to go into the wilderness?
- What was your best and the worst experience during your journey?
- Did you encounter any wild animals?
- Are you planning on any other treks in the future?
- Any advice for a person who wishes to go on a similar journey?
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