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प्रश्न
Why was it necessary to train Kari to he good?
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उत्तर
Kari was like a naughty boy. He took pleasure in making mischief. Therefore, he had to be trained to be good.
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| Title of 'Solve-it Story' | |
| Main Character | |
| Secondary character | |
| Setting (where and when) | |
| Problem | |
| Main events | |
| Climax | |
| Solution |
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The members of a family act ________
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