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Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. What made her feel that she was going to a better place than her home?
Bholi had many apprehensions about going to school. What made her feel that she was going to a better place than her home?
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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Bholi harbored significant reservations about attending school. The memory of their old cow, Lakshmi, being evicted and sold lingered. Only after being provided with a clean outfit, bathed, and having her hair neatly oiled did she begin to perceive school as a superior environment to her home.
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