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Which hill-station does the author describe in this dairy entry?

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Which hill-station does the author describe in this diary entry?

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The author has described Mussoorie in the diary entry.

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Chapter 8.1: A Short Monsoon Diary - Comprehension Check [Page 113]

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NCERT English Honeydew Class 8
Chapter 8.1 A Short Monsoon Diary
Comprehension Check | Q 2 | Page 113

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