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प्रश्न
What happens when we are asleep?
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उत्तर
We start dreaming. Our muscles relax. Our body temperature falls. Our heartbeat becomes slower. The ever-active brain also slows down.
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The word ‘caring’ in the passage means ______
Match the following.
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unprecedented space tragedy |
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2. |
certified flight instructor |
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3. |
space mission |
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4. |
super specialisation |
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5. |
encyclopaedic knowledge |
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6. |
awe-inspiring |
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7. |
in this age |
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charming research
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