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Read the given line and answer the question that follow. Our nature it is that whatever we try We do with devotion deep and true. Who does ‘we’ refer to? How should we carry out our duties?

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Read the given line and answer the question that follow.

Our nature it is that whatever we try We do with devotion deep and true.

  1. Who does ‘we’ refer to?
  2. How should we carry out our duties?
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उत्तर

  1. ‘We refer to ordinary people.
  2. We must do our duty with sincerity and deep devotion.
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पाठ 5.2: Everest is not the Only Peak - Exercises [पृष्ठ १५८]

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सामाचीर कलवी English Class 11 TN Board
पाठ 5.2 Everest is not the Only Peak
Exercises | Q B. 1. | पृष्ठ १५८

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