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प्रश्न
Read the extract and state whether the following statement is true or false. Correct the false statement.
Growing in abundance is more important than the quality of the crop.
विकल्प
True
False
उत्तर
Growing in abundance is more important than the quality of the crop - False.
Explanation:
According to the author, the quality of the crop is more important than its quantity.
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