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प्रश्न
Why does the author refer to himself as being in ‘a minority’?
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उत्तर
The author takes tea without sugar to relish the real taste of tea. But the majority of people take it with sugar. So, the author refers to himself as a minority.
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Life is full of ups and downs. It has pleasant surprises as well as rude shocks. Nevertheless, every incident offers a lesson for us to learn and evolve into better individuals.
Who did the narrator meet at the outskirts of Verona?
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What were the various jobs undertaken by the little boys?
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What was the driving force that made the boys do various jobs?
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Why did the choice of roles prove to be easy for them?
What happened in the grand finale?
What was the profound lesson that Dr. Barnard learnt from the boys?
Detail the statistics Dr. Barnard has provided in his speech.
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How did a casual incident in a hospital help Dr. Barnard perceive a new dimension of life?
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Why were the two chairs compared to Rama-Lakshmana?
What happened to the visitor when he sat on the stool?
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| Personal freedom | Public liberty |
| colouring the hair red | |
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