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Answer the following question.

What was the purpose of these special days?

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The purpose of these special days was to teach thoughtfulness − kindness to others and being responsible citizens. To make the children appreciate and understand misfortune, they were made to share in misfortune too.

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Chapter 5.1: A Different Kind of School - Working with the Text [Page 63]

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NCERT English - Honeysuckle Class 6
Chapter 5.1 A Different Kind of School
Working with the Text | Q 2.4 | Page 63

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