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प्रश्न
How will the Maharaja prepare himself for the hundredth tiger which was supposed to decide his fate?
उत्तर
The Maharaja wanted to be extremely careful while dealing with the hundredth tiger which was supposed to be the reason for his death. On encountering the hundredth one, he took a careful aim at the tiger and shot it. When it fell in a crumpled heap, he was overcome with joy and left the place hastily.
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You may kill even a cow in self-defence.
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Answer the following question in about 40-50 words.
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Why did the shopkeeper sell the wooden tiger at a cheap price?
