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Question
How would you say ‘a dilapidated drum’ in your language?
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Solution
In Hindi, we would call ‘a dilapidated drum’ as ‘phata-hua dholak’.
(A model answer has been provided for students' reference. It is strongly recommended that students prepare the answer on their own in pertinence with the languages used by them.)
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