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प्रश्न
The words given against the sentences below can be used both as nouns and verbs. Use them appropriately to fill in the blanks.
(i) She has a lovely ____________. (face)
(ii) India ____________ a number of problems these days.
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उत्तर
(i) She has a lovely face.
(ii) India faces/is facing a number of problems these days
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