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Read the extract and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement. Growing in abundance is more important than the quality of the crop. - English

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प्रश्न

Read the extract and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.

Growing in abundance is more important than the quality of the crop.

पर्याय

  • True

  • False

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उत्तर

Growing in abundance is more important than the quality of the crop - False.

Explanation:

According to the author, the quality of the crop is more important than its quantity.

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पाठ 1.3: The Call of the Soil - Brainstorming [पृष्ठ ३१]

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बालभारती English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
पाठ 1.3 The Call of the Soil
Brainstorming | Q (A1) (i) (a) | पृष्ठ ३१

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