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प्रश्न
Mark the right item:
“This, said the emperor, was to encourage all children to honour and obey their parents.”
‘This’ refers to ______
विकल्प
the most beautiful fountain in the city
rewarding Taro with gold and giving the fountain his name
sending for Taro to hear his story
उत्तर
‘This’ refers to rewarding Taro with gold and giving the fountain his name
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