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Question
Who all helped at such a time? Make a list.
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Solution
The list of the people who had provided help at that time is as follows:
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The neighbors helped each other.
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People from the cities.
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The local leaders.
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The political leaders.
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Various non-government organizations of that area.
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Doctors and nurses of the hospitals of that place.
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Few shopkeepers.
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