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[120]. Read the following passage carefully:

Passage: "A schoolgirl named Tara loved maps. One summer, she decided to map her own village. She walked every lane, marked every well, hand pump, school and temple, and noted which paths flooded in the rains. Her map was not beautiful, but it was accurate. When the village council planned a new hand pump, members argued about the best place. Tara showed her map, which revealed that the eastern side had only one well for many families. The council chose the eastern side. Tara learned that a map is not merely a drawing. It is a tool that can make a decision fair." What does Tara learn about maps?

1.
That maps must always be beautiful.
2.
That maps are only for school projects.
3.
That a map is a tool that can make a decision fair.
4.
That village councils never use maps.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : That a map is a tool that can make a decision fair.

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सही उत्तर That a map is a tool that can make a decision fair. है।

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Her map made the council's decision fair, which is her lesson.

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[120]. Read the following passage carefully:

Passage: "A schoolgirl named Tara loved maps. One summer, she decided to map her own village. She walked every lane, marked every well, hand pump, school and temple, and noted which paths flooded in the rains. Her map was not beautiful, but it was accurate. When the village council planned a new hand pump, members argued about the best place. Tara showed her map, which revealed that the eastern side had only one well for many families. The council chose the eastern side. Tara learned that a map is not merely a drawing. It is a tool that can make a decision fair." What does Tara learn about maps?

1.
That maps must always be beautiful.
2.
That maps are only for school projects.
3.
That a map is a tool that can make a decision fair.
4.
That village councils never use maps.

Correct Answer: That a map is a tool that can make a decision fair.

Her map made the council's decision fair, which is her lesson.

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