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On the basis of your reading of the passage answer the following question by ticking the most appropriate options. Give reasons for your choice.
The science teacher's wife's behaviour during Kalam's second visit to their home showed that
Options
she had understood and adopted her husband's outlook on the oneness of mankind
she wanted to repent for her earlier mistake
she had purifield her kitchen ritually
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The science teacher's wife's behaviour during Kalam's second visit to their home showed that she had understood and adopted her husband's outlook on the oneness of mankind .
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