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Why did the governments of India, America and Pakistan – honour Neerja?
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Solution
India, America and Pakistan acknowledged her act of bravery. She had saved so many passengers, risking her life. So she was honored by these governments.
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| dash | bash | splash | cash | trash |
| steer | tear | clear | deer | dear |
| shower | power | tower | flower | mower |
| poked | croaked | soaked | stroked | joked |
| wept | kept | crept | leapt | slept |
