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प्रश्न
Complete the table. One is done for you.
| The World around you | What we should aim to be | |
| 1. | Callous | Caring for people, environment, life |
| 2. | Violent | |
| 3. | Greedy | |
| 4. | Corrupt |
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उत्तर
| The World around you | What we should aim to be | |
| 1. | Callous | Caring for people, environment, life. |
| 2. | Violent | Compassionate, nonviolent, benevolent towards others, and the environment. |
| 3. | Greedy | Generous, open-minded, bountiful. |
| 4. | Corrupt | Ethical, clean in conduct, transparent in work. |
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