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Maharashtra State BoardSSC (English Medium) 8th Standard

The soldier-bees carry home ______.

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Question

The soldier-bees carry home ______.

Options

  • the velvet buds

  • nector looted from flowers

  • their weapons

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Solution

The soldier-bees carry home nectar looted from flowers.

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Chapter 4.3: The Bees - English workshop [Page 89]

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Chapter 4.3 The Bees
English workshop | Q 2. (b) | Page 89
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Chapter 4.3 The Bees
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