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प्रश्न
Combine the following sets of ideas to show the contrast between them.
(i) The Emperor may rule over the territory he has conquered.
(ii) The artist knows the way within.
उत्तर
Despite the Emperor ruling over the territory he has conquered, the artist knows the way within.
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(4) Radio music inside home 50-60 db
(5) Loud television 70 db
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(7) Powerful rock music 100 db
(8) Motor cycle 105 db
(9) Heavy truck traffic 90-100 db
(10) Wind in the trees 20 db
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