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Question
Explain the phrase – “Unity is Strength” on the basis of the making of fabric from fibre.
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Solution
Fibre is a thin hair-like strand. A large number of fibres are used to make fabric. The phrase – “Unity is strength” can be used in this regard because a single fibre can be easily pulled and broken whereas fabric needs more energy to tear apart.
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