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Question
What does the phrase ‘presence of mind’ mean? Explain the phrase using Muthu’s action.
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Solution
The phrase ‘presence of mind’ means that the ability to take the right action at the time of critical moment. Muthu with his ‘presence of mind’ made the baby elephant get out of the track.
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