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प्रश्न
Based on your reading of the story, answer the following question by choosing the correct option:
Harold had defied the laws of heredity by
पर्याय
becoming a sportsperson
being good at academics
being well-built and muscular
respecting his parents
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उत्तर
being good at academics
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