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Tick the statement that is true. The story tries to relate history to Science.

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Tick the statement that is true.

The story tries to relate history to Science.

Options

  • True

  • False

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True or False
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Solution

The Story tries to relate history to Science. (True)

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Chapter 7: The Adventure - Understanding the text [Page 69]

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NCERT English (Core) - Hornbill
Chapter 7 The Adventure
Understanding the text | Q 5 | Page 69

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