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Question
What are the hindrances graduates face in their task of serving the society?
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Solution
The world sometimes dims the hopes of graduates and disturbs their determination. They come face to face with unpleasant kinds of practices contrary to their principles. Tyranny of all sorts stares at them. Self-seekers are enthroned and patient workers are decried. People with robust optimism are discouraged. These hindrances are faced by graduates on their way.
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