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प्रश्न
Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to stand on one's feet
पर्याय
to be physically strong
to be independent
to stand erect
to be successful
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उत्तर
to stand on one's feet - to be independent
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| Column 'A' | Column'B" | ||
| (i) | conviction | (a) | strong feeling |
| (ii) | alchemy | (b) | delicate |
| (iii) | frail | (c) | mysterious/magical power |
| (iv) | passion | (d) | strong belief |
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