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प्रश्न
Give reasons for the following.
Howard Carter’s investigation was resented.
उत्तर
Howard Carter, a British archaeologist, was the first archaeologist to discover King Tut’s tomb in the year 1922. His was a great discovery but during the investigation process, he damaged the mummy to a great extent. As the body was found cemented to its gold coffin, it was impossible to move it. Finally, to separate the mummy from its adornments, Carter decided to remove its head and break nearly every major joint. Due to this his investigation was resented.
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They shiver like December nights
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(2) What would you like to do for the betterment of the old people?
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(4) Pick out the expressions from the extract showing the sad situation of the old women.
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Louka! (she stops and looks defiantly at him) A gentleman has no right to hurt a woman under any ` circumstances. [with profound humility, uncovering his head] beg your pardon.
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That sort of apology may satisfy a lady. Of what use is it to a servant?
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