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We have come across words like 'gale' and 'storm' in the account. Here are two more words for 'storm': typhoon, cyclone. How many words does your language have for 'storm'?
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Solution
In Hindi, ‘storm’ is known as ‘aandhi’, ‘toofan’, etc.
(A model answer has been provided for students' reference. It is strongly recommended that students prepare the answer on their own in pertinence with the languages used by them.)
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