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Find the full form of the abbreviation.

CNN 

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CNN - Cable News Network

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Unbeatable Super Mom - Mary Kom
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Chapter 4.4: Unbeatable Super Mom - Mary Kom - English Workshop [Page 151]

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Chapter 4.4 Unbeatable Super Mom - Mary Kom
English Workshop | Q 3 (f) | Page 151

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(b) Native of : 

(c) Early life and interests : 

(d) Special sports taken up : 

(e) Inspired by :

(f) Coach :

(g) Early achievements :

(h) International achievements :

(i) Her passion :

(j) Future plans :


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What does Mary Kom suggest, for India to win more Olympic Gold Medals?


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(b) Training

(c) Achievements

(d) Future Plans


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Indian women who have made it to International Levels in sports and games. Discuss the following points about each of them.

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  3. __________________
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  2. Native of:
  3. Early life and interests:
  4. Special sport taken up:
  5. Inspired by:
  6. Coach:
  7. Early achievements:
  8.  International Achievements:
  9. Her passion:
  10. Future plans:

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