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Question
- Have you ever seen a board like this put up anywhere?
- Do people pluck flowers even when this board is there?
- Why do you think they do this?
- Should they do this?
- What would happen if everybody plucked flowers?
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Solution
- Yes, I have seen such a board put up in public parks and gardens.
- No, usually people do not pluck flowers if this type of board is there.
- Some people obey the rules while some do not.
- No, it’s against the rule and people should not pluck flowers.
- There would be no flowers to make the world of gardens and parks beautiful.
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