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Question

Why did the women at the temple discuss the latest episode of ‘Kashi Yatre’?

Options

  • to pass their time.

  • the writer, Triveni. was very popular

  • they could relate with the protagonist of 'Kashi Yatre'.

  • women have a habit of discussing stories.

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the writer, Triveni. was very popular

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Chapter 1.1: How I Taught My Grandmother to Read - Exercise [Page 7]

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CBSE English Communicative - Literature Reader [English] Class 9
Chapter 1.1 How I Taught My Grandmother to Read
Exercise | Q 4.2 | Page 7

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