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Who was Wali dad?
A
Simpleton
B
Scientist
C
Grass cutter
D
Engineer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -the gifts of Wali Dad-Salvador Maldonado. “Once there was a grass cutter named Wali Dad. He was a simple man who lived a simple life. Every day he cut grass and sold it, and he earned just six pennies a day.

Detailed explanation-2: -A humble grass-cutter named Wali Dad, finding that he has everything he needs, uses his savings to buy a beautiful golden bracelet, which he asks a local merchant to bring as a gift to the noblest woman in the world-the queen of Khaistan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Wali Dad is a poor grass cutter who is quite content, but his wants so few he still saves money. After years, discovers he’s saved so much that on impulse buys a beautiful bracelet. Merchant’s advice: Wali sends it to a beautiful and virtuous woman – Princess of Khaistan. She responds by sending a gift of rich silks.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Traditional Tale From India There was once a man named Wali Dad, who made his living as a carpenter. Wali Dad was happy living a very simple life, buying only the few things he needed. The rest of his money he put in a jar. One day, Wali Dad noticed that the jar was full of coins.

Detailed explanation-5: -Wali Dad, the grass cutter, likes his simple life. With coins to spare, he buys a gold bracelet and asks a merchant to take it to the princess in the east. She sends back silks, which Wali Dad sends to the prince in the west. They come to meet Wali Dad, and fall in love.

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