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Why did the family move to Patna?

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Why did the family move to Patna?

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The family moved to Patna because father was posted.

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Chapter 2.1: That Sunday Morning - Reading- Section I [Page 93]

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Samacheer Kalvi English - Term 3 Class 6 TN Board
Chapter 2.1 That Sunday Morning
Reading- Section I | Q 1. | Page 93

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