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Go through the text once again and note down Devu Handa’s fond memories of Kasbai in your exercise book. One is done for you. Devu Handa has fond memories of Kasbai. They are as follows!

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Go through the text once again and note down Devu Handa’s fond memories of Kasbai in your exercise book. One is done for you.

Devu Handa has fond memories of Kasbai. They are as follows!

(a) It needs ______________ rain.

(b) _________________

(c) _________________

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  1. It needs less rain.
  2. It has an alluring aroma.
  3. It is a long duration of rice.
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Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil - Brainstorming [Page 32]

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Chapter 1.3 The Call of the Soil
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