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Question
Draw a picture of Khedi village and a picture of Jatrya's dream village. Discuss the differences between them. Also, look at the pictures your friends have drawn.
Solution
Khedi Village
Jatrya's Dream Village
| Khedi village | Jatrya's dream village |
| 1. Houses are made of bamboo, mud a grass | 1. Houses are made of brick and cement |
| 2. There is no electricity | 2. There is electricity and poles are fitted with street lights. |
| 3. There is a single well for drinking water. | 3. There are tapes for the water supply. |
| 4. bullock cart is the only mode of transport. | 4. Buses are the mode of transport |
| 5. There is no school or hospital. | 5. There is a primary school and a primary health centre. |
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