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 Do you think they were misguiding him?

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Yes, they were misguiding him. Even though the money was for the payment of fees, they urged him to spend all on jalebis.

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Chapter 8: Jalebis - Comprehension Check [Page 65]

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NCERT English - It So Happened Class 8
Chapter 8 Jalebis
Comprehension Check | Q 2. (ii) | Page 65

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