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Chandu used very ugly words against his kind uncle; he threw down the gauntlet before him.

A. he abused and insulted him

B. he threw the challenge

C. he behaved as if he was very great and important person

D. he put several conditions for negotiation

E. he showed his readiness to leave the place

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

threw down the gauntlet: Declare or issue a challenge.

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