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Multiple Choice Question:
When does the kite lose all its glory?
Options
When it is torn
When it is detached from the string
When it becomes old
When it settles on the tree top and flutters to free itself.
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Solution
When does the kite lose all its glory?-When it settles on the tree top and flutters to free itself.
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