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प्रश्न
The following are the different steps in a drama/play. They are in a mixed-up order. Rearrange them in ‘a’ proper order. Just write the order numbers in brackets.
- Characters Enter
- Climax
- Curtain opens
- Action begins
- Scene of the play
- Curtain closes
- Finale (Final outcome)
- Interaction of characters
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उत्तर
- Characters Enter (2)
- Climax (6)
- Curtain opens (1)
- Action begins (3)
- Scene of the play (5)
- Curtain closes (8)
- Finale (Final outcome) (7)
- Interaction of characters (4)
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