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Question
Write your own response to the following question, and justify where needed:
What attributes of Rabindranath Tagore does the poem (prayer) reflect?
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Solution
The poem reflects Rabindranath Tagore’s patriotism and love for his country, his clear thinking, his broad outlook, his scientific attitude and his emphasis on hard work.
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Points
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