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Tick the statement that is true. The places mentioned in the story are all imaginary.

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प्रश्न

Tick the statement that is true.

The places mentioned in the story are all imaginary.

पर्याय

  • True

  • False

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उत्तर

The places mentioned in the story are all imaginary. (False)

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पाठ 5: The Adventure - Understanding the text [पृष्ठ ६९]

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एनसीईआरटी English Hornbill (Core) Class 11
पाठ 5 The Adventure
Understanding the text | Q 4 | पृष्ठ ६९

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