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Question
The special thread for kite - flying is sharpened by adding sugar and glass pieces.
Options
True
False
Solution
The statement is False.
Explanation:
Manjha thread is sharpened by coating it with powdered glass and glue, not sugar. Competitive kite - flying threads are sharpened by the glass coating to cut other kites. This procedure excludes sugar.
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