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Question
Answer the following question in 30-40 words :
What was the most fascinating thing that Valli saw on the street?
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Solution
The bus service running between her village and the nearest town was the most fascinating thing for Valli. The bus which passed the street every hour had a new set of passengers in it and watching them gave her immense joy.
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