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प्रश्न
Think and write in your own words, in your notebook.
Do you feel Anil’s way of handling a thief like Hari was effective? Justify your answer.
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उत्तर
Anil's way of handling the thief Hari is effective. He handled Hari differently than most other people do. People complain against thieves, make them arrested, but even after that the thieves do not stop stealing. Anil on the other hand, tried to wake Hari's conscience and gave him lessons in the hope to make him realize his mistake.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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| Total no. of characters | Names | Ages | Physical appearance |
Earned money by |
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