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Question
Answer the following based on your reading of the passage above :
What happened to the money he had earned at Mrs Ruffner’s house ?
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Solution
The money that he earned at Mrs. Ruffner's house had been spent by his stepfather and the remainder by the family
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On the basis of your reading of the passage given above and vour own research on the Right to Education, find out and discuss in your groups.
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The Right of Education Act is a realistic and achievable goal that will change the face of education in India.
