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प्रश्न
The hand flour grinder is provided with a handle near the rim.
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उत्तर
The stone of hand flour grinder is provided with a handle near its rim (i.e., at maximum distance from centre) so that it can easily be rotated about the iron pivot at its centre by applying a small force at the handle.
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