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'Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy'. Fill in the boxes supporting this statement. Complete the following web diagram.

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'Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy'. Fill in the boxes supporting this statement. Complete the following web diagram.

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Chapter 2.2: The Sower - Ice Breakers [Page 71]

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Balbharati English Yuvakbharati Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2.2 The Sower
Ice Breakers | Q 2. (ii) | Page 71

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