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प्रश्न
What does the title of the story convey?
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उत्तर
The title of the story “All Summer in a Day” conveys human nature and group mentality. For example, it is human nature to doubt one person’s experiences when everyone else in a group. It also shows the darkness of the unenlightened mind.
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| (b) | Marketing Communications Manager |
| (c) | Agricultural Policy Analyst |
| (d) | Farm Management |
| (e) | Soil Conservationist |
| (f) | Scientist- Krishi Vigyan Kendra |
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| Student 1 | Do you know, how many problems I have to face when I decide to go anywhere? |
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