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प्रश्न
State whether the following statement are true or false
The cop suddenly slowed his walk, when he heard the barking of dogs.
पर्याय
True
False
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उत्तर
The cop suddenly slowed his walk, when he heard the barking of dogs- False
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Explain:
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