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List the reactions of the agricultural officer to the author’s inquiry about Kasbai rice seeds. One is done for you. - English

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List the reactions of the agricultural officer to the author’s inquiry about Kasbai rice seeds. One is done for you.

(a) He had not heard of Kasbai.

(b) ___________________________

(c) ___________________________

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1. He had not heard of kasbai rice seeds.

2. He uttered the names of latest hybrids.

3. He also offered to give the author some hybrid seeds free of cost.

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पाठ 1.3: The Call of the Soil - Brainstorming [पृष्ठ ३२]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
पाठ 1.3 The Call of the Soil
Brainstorming | Q (A2) (i) | पृष्ठ ३२

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