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Read the extract and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement. The aroma of the ‘desi’ rice would spread around the village.

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Read the extract and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.

The aroma of the ‘desi’ rice would spread around the village.

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  • True

  • False

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The aroma of the ‘desi’ rice would spread around the village - True.

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Chapter 1.3: The Call of the Soil - Brainstorming [Page 31]

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Balbharati English Yuvakbharati [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1.3 The Call of the Soil
Brainstorming | Q (A1) (i) (d) | Page 31

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