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Mahadevi Verma sometimes put Gillu in a / an
Mahadevi Verma sometimes put Gillu in a / an
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Updated On: Oct 31, 2025
- box
- bag
- envelope
- purse
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Context.
In Mahadevi Verma's famous short story *Gillu*, she described how she cared for a small squirrel named Gillu. She often kept Gillu safely in an envelope.
Step 2: Analysis.
(A) box: Incorrect, not mentioned.
(B) bag: Incorrect, no such reference.
(C) envelope: Correct, Mahadevi Verma mentions this specifically.
(D) purse: Incorrect, not used for Gillu.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the answer is (C) envelope.
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