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Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. What made her feel that she was going to a better place than her home?

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Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. What made her feel that she was going to a better place than her home?

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The day she was going to school, her parents forced her to dress nicely. She was bathed, and her hair was properly done. Until then, she was not being cared for. The special treatment she received made her feel that she was going to a better place.

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Chapter 9: Bholi - Exercise [Page 55]

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NCERT English Footprints without feet Class 10
Chapter 9 Bholi
Exercise | Q 1. | Page 55

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