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In the dust, they leave behind, Could have started life on the earth,Which resulted in mankind. What does the word 'they' refer to?

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In the dust, they leave behind,
Could have started life on the earth,
Which resulted in mankind.

What does the word 'they' refer to?

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The word They’ refers to the comets.

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पाठ 6.2: The Comet - Exercise [पृष्ठ १६७]

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पाठ 6.2 The Comet
Exercise | Q B. 4. a. | पृष्ठ १६७

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Just like mortal prime,

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