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Passage: Once the Kumari reaches puberty, she retires and a new girl is chosen. She then returns to a normal life with her family. Q45. When does a girl stop being the Kumari?
AWhen she gets married
BWhen she reaches puberty
CWhen she turns five
DWhen she finishes school
✓ Correct Answer: B — When she reaches puberty
The text states that she retires 'once she reaches puberty'.
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