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प्रश्न
Following dates were important in Charles Hooper’s life in some way. Complete the table by relating the description with the correct dates:
| Date | Description |
| News spread that Hooper and Duke had made it to an intersection | |
| Hooper walked independently from the clinic to the branch office | |
| Hooper planned to start a full day’s work at office | |
| Duke met with a fatal accident |
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उत्तर
| Date | Description |
| June 1 | News spread that Hooper and Duke had made it to an intersection |
| January 4 | Hooper walked independently from the clinic to the branch office |
| March 1 | Hooper planned to start a full day’s work at office |
| October 12 | Duke met with a fatal accident |
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(b) after a thirty mile walk : _____
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Hill Mount School
Bilaspur
20 February 20xx
The Principal
National Public School
Bilaspur
Madam
Our school (a) conducted a cultural fiesta on the 26th of this month. The events
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requested to send not more than fifteen participants. We would appreciate if
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(b) (i) on (ii) in (iii) by (iv) with |
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| Ball : | ||
| Playing Area: | ||
| Duration : | ||
| Judging : | ||
| Penalties : | ||
| Penalty Area : | ||
| Cards : |
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