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SSC CGL Tier I, 18 Jul 2023, Shift 2 question paper

100 questions · 200 marks · 60 minutes · +2 per correct answer, -0.5 per wrong one

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General Intelligence and Reasoning

25 questions

  1. 1
    Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word. (The words must be considered as meaningful English words and must not be related to each other based on the number of letters/number of consonants/vowels in the word.) Weight : Pounds :: Height : ?

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  2. 2
    Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation. 55 * 63 * 9 * 8 * 3 = 38

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  3. 3
    The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.

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  4. 4
    F is C’s son. C is the only daughter of B. D is A’s only son-in-law. B is C’s father. A is B’s wife. How is D related to F?

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  5. 5
    Which of the answer figures is the exact mirror image of the given problem figure when the mirror is held at the right side? Problem figure:

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  6. 6
    Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All fruits are wines. Some wines are juices. All juices are alcohols. Conclusions: I. Some alcohols are juices. II. Some wines are alcohols. III. Some wines are fruits.

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  7. 7
    Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. (5, 19, 4) (1, 7, 4) (6, ?, 1) (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

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  8. 8
    Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

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  9. 9
    Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Believe 2. Breathe 3. Bereave 4. Blight 5. Brave 6. Banter

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  10. 10
    Select the word-pair that best represents a similar relationship to the one expressed in the pair of words given below. King : Palace

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  11. 11
    Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. (7, 5, 10) (2, 1, 5) (16, 6, ?) (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

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  12. 12
    If ‘+’ means ‘subtraction’, ‘−-’ means ‘multiplication’, ‘÷\div’ means ‘addition’ and ‘×\times’ means ‘division’, then what is the value of the following expression? 3−21+153×17÷263 - 21 + 153 \times 17 \div 26

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  13. 13
    Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

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  14. 14
    Which number should replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 49, 54, 44, 59, ?, 64, 34

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  15. 15
    Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. DY_GMI_ _YTG_ILDYT_MILD_TGM_L

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  16. 16
    Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Decline 2. Decouple 3. Decrease 4. Decorate 5. Decorum 6. Decode

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  17. 17
    Which of the answer figures is the exact mirror image of the given problem figure when the mirror is held at the right side? Problem figure:

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  18. 18
    Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the one that is different.

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  19. 19
    Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set. (NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed) (8, 388, 18) (11, 137, 4)

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  20. 20
    Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at AB.

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  21. 21
    In a certain code language, 'ROSE' is coded as ‘228’ and TULIP' is coded as ‘390’. How will 'LOTUS' be coded in that language?

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  22. 22
    Select the option figure which is embedded in the given figure (rotation is NOT allowed).

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  23. 23
    In a certain code language, ‘PLACE’ is written as ‘CONHA’ and ‘SHOCK’ is written as ‘QKQNA’. How will ‘FROWN’ be written in that language?

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  24. 24
    Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. For e.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.) (24, 3, 10) (144, 9, 18)

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  25. 25
    Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster. FUELED : DXBOAG :: GELATO : EHIDPR :: HEARTY : ?

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General Awareness

25 questions

  1. 26
    Narthaki Nataraj, Padma Shri awardee in 2019, was conferred this award for which of the following contributions?

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  2. 27
    Muhammad bin Tughlaq introduced a copper coin called __________ in place of the silver coin.

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  3. 28
    The approximate amount of silica present in cement is:

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  4. 29
    According to Article _________of the Constitution of India, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.

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  5. 30
    According to Koeppen's Scheme, which type of climate is denoted by 'Cwg' in India?

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  6. 31
    The Hemis Festival has an influence of which religion?

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  7. 32
    In cells, proteins are synthesised in ____.

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  8. 33
    The Telugu movie RRR created history by winning a Golden Globe for the Natu Natu song composed by whom among the following personalities?

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  9. 34
    In July 2021, the Government of India launched a National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat) for ensuring that every child in the country necessarily attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade ______.

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  10. 35
    'Alarippu' is a dance piece from which of the following classical dances of India?

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  11. 36
    What is Typhlops?

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  12. 37
    Which of the following periods is referred to as a period of stagnant or stationary phase of growth of India's population?

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  13. 38
    In which Five-Year Plan was the process of economic reforms introduced in India?

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  14. 39
    How many points are there in the 4th set in volleyball?

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  15. 40
    Who among the following leaders led the Bardoli Satyagraha?

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  16. 41
    Which of the following is an institutional source of credit in India?

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  17. 42
    In India The State election Commissioner is appointed by the _________ .

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  18. 43
    Which scientist revised the nebular hypothesis in 1796?

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  19. 44
    Who among the following has been named as the World Bank Education Advisor for the period of June 2021 to June 2024?

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  20. 45
    Which region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries in India?

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  21. 46
    The Indian Railways on October 7, 2021, launched and operated two long-haul freight trains named __________, to provide a very effective solution to the problem of capacity constraints in critical rail sections.

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  22. 47
    Maximum how many overs can a bowler bowl in ODI cricket matches?

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  23. 48
    Who among the following Mauryan kings gave up war after the battle of Kalinga?

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  24. 49
    Who among the following was the founder of the Aligarh Movement, which was largely responsible for the revival of Muslims in India?

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  25. 50
    Which of the following are metalloids?

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Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

  1. 51
    If the areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio 196 : 625,what would be the ratio of the corresponding sides?

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  2. 52
    If sec⁡θ+tan⁡θ=5\sec\theta + \tan\theta = 5, then find the value of tan⁡θ\tan\theta.

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  3. 53
    The ratio of the length of each equal side and the third side of an isosceles triangle is 3 : 5. If the area of the triangle is 301130\sqrt{11} cm2\text{cm}^2, then the length of the third side (in cm) is:

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  4. 54
    In a factory, utensils are manufactured in three plants, plant A, B and C. How many plates are manufactured by plant B if total plates are 3260?

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  5. 55
    The value of (1sin⁡θ+1tan⁡θ)(1sin⁡θ−1tan⁡θ)\left(\frac{1}{\sin\theta} + \frac{1}{\tan\theta}\right)\left(\frac{1}{\sin\theta} - \frac{1}{\tan\theta}\right) is:

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  6. 56
    The percentage profit earned by selling an article for ₹2,000 is the same as the percentage loss incurred by selling the same article for ₹1,200. At what price should that article be sold to make a profit of 20%?

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  7. 57
    Which number among 24963, 24973, 24983 and 24993 is divisible by 7?

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  8. 58
    Simplify the following: sin⁡2x+2sin⁡4x+sin⁡6x\sin 2x + 2\sin 4x + \sin 6x

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  9. 59
    If 405 : y :: y : 125, and y>0y > 0, then find the value of y.

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  10. 60
    A policeman follows a thief who is 600 m ahead of the policeman. If the policeman and the thief run at speeds of 10 km/h and 8 km/h, respectively, in how much time (in minutes), will the policeman catch the thief?

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  11. 61
    Which of the following numbers is divisible by 36?

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  12. 62
    Amar can complete a work in 15 days, and Prem, in 12 days. Starting with Amar, they work on alternate days. In how many days will the work be completed?

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  13. 63
    A and B alone can do a piece of work in 4 and 9 days, respectively. In how many days will the work be completed, if they both work on alternate days, starting with B?

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  14. 64
    If two qualities of pulses 'X' and 'Y' of prices ₹100 and ₹150 per kg are mixed in the ratio 7 : 20, then what is the price (in ₹) of this mixture of pulses (correct to the nearest Rupee)?

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  15. 65
    If x−1x=−6x - \frac{1}{x} = -6, what will be the value of x5−1x5x^5 - \frac{1}{x^5}?

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  16. 66
    Study the following bar chart and answer the question. Find the percentage increase of sales of XYZ phones from 2019 to 2020? (Rounded up to 2 decimal places)

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  17. 67
    In a factory, 48% of the number of male workers is equal to two-third of the number of female workers. What is the ratio of the number of males to that of the females in the factory?

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  18. 68
    If (a+b+c)=19(a + b + c) = 19, and (a2+b2+c2)=155(a^2 + b^2 + c^2) = 155, find the value of (a−b)2+(b−c)2+(c−a)2(a - b)^2 + (b - c)^2 + (c - a)^2.

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  19. 69
    The difference (in ₹) between a discount of 35% on ₹3,600 and two successive discounts of 30% and 5% on the same amount is:

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  20. 70
    Raja and Rocky together can complete painting work in 5 days. Together they both start painting, but after 2 days, Rocky falls sick and leaves the work. If Raja completes the remaining painting in 4 days, find the number of days in which Rocky alone can do the work.

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  21. 71
    If sin⁡A=−35\sin A = -\frac{3}{5}, AA lies in III quadrant, the value of sec⁡A\sec A is:

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  22. 72
    A and B can do a piece of work in 5 days and 10 days, respectively. They began the work together but A left after some days and B finished the remaining work in 8 days. After how many days did A leave?

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  23. 73
    To go a distance of 144 km upstream, a rower takes 12 hours while it takes her only 9 hours to row the same distance downstream. What is the speed of the stream?

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  24. 74
    The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 48 cm. Find its area (in cm2\text{cm}^2 ).

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  25. 75
    The cost of 32 pens and 12 pencils is ₹790. What is the total cost (in ₹) of 8 pens and 3 pencils together?

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English Comprehension

25 questions

  1. 76
    Identify the word in the given sentence that is the ANTONYM of the word ‘frugal’. At present, people are paying extravagant prices for houses because they have to have accommodation.

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  2. 77
    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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  3. 78
    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. I will not go out if is raining.

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  4. 79
    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. Please ask the dog to get of my couch.

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  5. 80
    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I fell / asleep while / I read / the book.

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  6. 81
    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Those streets are very lonely.

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  7. 82
    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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  8. 83
    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The mob drove on the rampage and looted several shops in the locality.

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  9. 84
    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A secret plan, made to do something (usually wrong)

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  10. 85
    Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. After a few months, the two countries engaged in the Kargil war. B. Furthermore, a number of violent wars were fought between India and Pakistan. C. In February 1999, during the winter invasion, India and Pakistan signed the Lahore Declaration, which was predicated on peace. D. The engagements were extremely challenging for the Indian army since they had to fight on rough rocky terrain.

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  11. 86
    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. By the skin of your teeth

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  12. 87
    The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. I can’t talk right now. / I am being really busy. / I’ll call you later.

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  13. 88
    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness

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  14. 89
    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. Seldom had he been so joyous in other’s happiness.

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  15. 90
    Describe how you will tell your friends that Rohit helps Reghu in passive voice.

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  16. 91
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. They are playing songs so ______that the entire neighbourhood is disturbed.

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  17. 92
    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice The cards were being distributed by her to her friends.

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  18. 93
    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. He brought disgrace to his family by being involved in illegal activities.

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  19. 94
    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Divergence

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  20. 95
    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A person who gives help and sympathy to people who need it.

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  21. In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The Maasais live in (1)_________ very beautiful part of Africa. They live on the wide plains in southern and northern Kenya and northern Tanzania. The area (2)_______ of miles of rolling grass land, on which you can find thorny bushes and rocky hills. The people move from one place to another according to the seasons, looking for grasses and other plants (3)________ which their cattle can graze. They have no permanent home. When they want to settle in a place for some time, they build a kind of camp called a ‘Manyatta’, where a few families live for a (4)_________ weeks or months. Then they move on again, taking their few (5)_______ with them, and burning the old ‘Manyatta’ to the ground.
    96
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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  22. 97
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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  23. 98
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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  24. 99
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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  25. 100
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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