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प्रश्न
Name five ancient things collected by Mr Wonka.
उत्तर
Mr Wonka collected a pint of sap from a 4000 years old Bristlecone pine tree, whiskers of a 36 years old cat called Crumpets, an egg laid by a 200 years old tortoise that belonged to the King of Tonga.
He also collected tail of 207 years old rat from Tibet and tail of 51 years old horse in Arabia.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer these question in a few words or a couple of sentence.
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One day, a scientist gathered enough courage to go up to his boss and say, "Sir, I have promised my children that I will take them to the exhibition this evening. Therefore, I have to leave the office by 5.30 pm. Can I leave early today, Sir?"
His boss replied, "Alright. You may leave early today."
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The man could only aak, "Where are the children?"
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(c) The boss consented.
(d) Scientists had heavy work pressure but they were loyal.
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(f) To his surprise, he learnt that his boss had kept his appointment for him.
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The waves beside them danced, but they
Out-did the sparkling leaves in glee;
A poet could not be but gay,
In such a jocund company!
I gazed-and gazed-but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
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Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow.
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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
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Mark your choice.
Why was the king advised to go to magicians?
What did Mr Nath thought Nishad had come to his place the second time for?
What happened to the ball bearings?
How did the other bird greet the king?
What impressed the king when he spent a night in the cave?
Why are snakes dangerous, according to you?
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Uncle told me ______ while he was away.
Are the rebels rain lovers?
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What made Jesse Owens one of the best remembered athletes of all time?
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