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SSC CGL Tier I, 24 Jul 2023, Shift 1 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
    In a certain code language, ‘CERTAIN’ is written as ‘ECTRCGP’, ‘DIGITAL’ is written as ‘FGIGVYN’. How will ‘FACTORY’ be written in that language?

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  2. 2
    Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes. Sports, Badminton, Hockey

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  3. 3
    Select the option that represents the letters that, when placed from left to right in the following blanks, will complete the letter-series. F I R _ D F _ _ E D F _ T _ D F I _ E _

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  4. 4
    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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  5. 5
    If ‘++’ means ‘subtraction’, ‘−-’ means ‘multiplication’, ‘÷\div’ means ‘addition’ and ‘×\times’ means ‘division’, then what is the value of the following expression? 14−19+240×16÷6114 - 19 + 240 \times 16 \div 61

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  6. 6
    Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. (2, 2, 4) (1, 6, 6) (7, 2, ?) (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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  7. 7
    ‘Poor’ is related to ‘Destitute’ in the same way as ‘Rich’ is related to ‘________’.

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  8. 8
    A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

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  9. 9
    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 bottles are containers. Some containers are buckets All buckets are soaps. Conclusions: I. Some soaps are bottles. II. Some buckets are bottles. III. Some soaps are containers.

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  10. 10
    In a family of three, P is A’s father and K is the paternal grandfather of A. How is K related to P?

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  11. 11
    Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term. 29 : 111 :: 72 : ? :: 36 : 139

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  12. 12
    Which two numbers and two signs should be interchanged in the following equation to make it correct? 3−17+3+16×8=603 - 17 + 3 + 16 \times 8 = 60

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  13. 13
    Which of the following letter-clusters will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? QZAE, RYCG, SXEI, ?, UVIM

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  14. 14
    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. LEAP : PALE : : FJUL : LUFJ : : EGIB :?

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  15. 15
    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. 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) (121, 81, 2) (88, 54, 2)

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  16. 16
    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. CHOSEN : DIPTFO :: COPPER : DPQQFS :: BOTTLE : ?

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  17. 17
    In a certain code language, if ‘EAR’ is written as ‘2037’ and ‘PBU’ is written as ‘23418’, how will ‘DIG’ be written in the same code language?

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  18. 18
    Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.

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  19. 19
    Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Threaten 2. Thorough 3. Thankful 4. Throat 5. Thereafter 6. Thistle

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  20. 20
    Which number should replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 642, 598, 554, ?, 466, 422

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  21. 21
    Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 45 : 15 :: 20 : 10 :: 125 : ?

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  22. 22
    Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at AB as shown.

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  23. 23
    Three of the following four triads are alike in a certain way as they are formed by performing same mathematical operations among themselves and thus form a group. Which triad does NOT belong to that group?

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  24. 24
    Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (rotation is NOT allowed).

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  25. 25
    Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.

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General Awareness

25 questions

  1. 26
    The central bank may ________ to discourage credit in the economy.

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  2. 27
    Which of the following does NOT come under the Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India?

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  3. 28
    Which festival has the meaning ‘to boil’ or ‘boiling’ in its name?

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  4. 29
    Vitamins and minerals are helpful for which of the following?

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  5. 30
    Which of the following is the correct match of the column-A with column-B?
    Column-A (Physical Property)Column-B (Unit)
    i. Electric currenta. Tesla
    ii. Voltageb. Farad
    iii. Capacitancec. Ampere
    iv. Magnetic fieldd. Volt

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  6. 31
    Emperor Ashoka conquered Kalinga after how many years of his coronation?

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  7. 32
    Which Article of the Constitution of India mentions that law declared by Supreme Court is binding on all courts?

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  8. 33
    Who became the first woman soldier sky diver of the Indian Army to have jumped from a height of 10,000 feet?

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  9. 34
    Who is known as the ‘Father of Modern Dance in India’?

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  10. 35
    In 2019, a minor planet between Mars and Jupiter was named after whom among the following Indian musicians by the International Astronomical Union ( IAU)?

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  11. 36
    Who was the first nationalist to give the theory of drain of wealth from India to England?

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  12. 37
    Khemraj received the Sangeet Natak Akademi award for his contribution to folk music and dance of ‘Kud’. Which state is the folk dance from?

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  13. 38
    During Alauddin Khilji’s reign, the cloth market was known as ________.

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  14. 39
    The Ryotwari Settlement, in which cultivators had to pay annual taxes directly to the government, was primarily introduced in which of the following provinces?

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  15. 40
    In which part of the Himalayas does its highest mountain peak, Kanchenjunga, lie?

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  16. 41
    As per the report released by NITI Aayog in September 2021 entitled 'Best Practices in the Performance of District Hospitals', on average, how many beds per lakh population do district hospitals have?

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  17. 42
    In which year was the ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana’ launched?

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  18. 43
    Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022?

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  19. 44
    In the early 1800s, who discovered that each chemical element is made up of a unique type of atom and that atoms differ by their mass?

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  20. 45
    Match the columns.
    Column-A (Disorder)Column-B (Hormone/Gland)
    i. Addison’s diseasea. Adrenal gland
    ii. Hashimoto’s diseaseb. Thyroid gland
    iii. Acromegalyc. Growth hormone
    iv. SIADHd. Vasopressin

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  21. 46
    As of April 2022, who among the following is the Chairman of the National Green Tribunal?

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  22. 47
    Who was the captain of U- 19 Indian cricket team in World Cup 2022?

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  23. 48
    Which of the following sedimentary minerals, known to everyone as ‘salt’, usually forms in arid climates where sea water evaporates?

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  24. 49
    Which of the following modern industries was in operation in India during the British rule? a. Cotton b. Jute c. Iron and Steel

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  25. 50
    Which of the following ports is NOT situated on the west coast of India?

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Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

  1. 51
    The value of p2−(q−r)2(p+r)2−q2+q2−(p−r)2(p+q)2−r2+r2−(p−q)2(q+r)2−p2\frac{p^2 - (q - r)^2}{(p + r)^2 - q^2} + \frac{q^2 - (p - r)^2}{(p + q)^2 - r^2} + \frac{r^2 - (p - q)^2}{(q + r)^2 - p^2} is:

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  2. 52
    A dealer marks his goods at 20% above the cost price and allows a discount of 15%. What is his gain percentage?

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  3. 53
    A one metre pipe is made with inner diameter equal to outer radius. How much material (in cubic units) is required to make the pipe, if it can hold 887\frac{88}{7} cubic metres water in it?

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  4. 54
    A boat can cover 120 km upstream and back in a total of 30 hours, and 25 km upstream and 40 km downstream in a total of 7 hours. How much distance will the boat cover in 16 hours in still water?

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  5. 55
    The ratio of the length to width of a certain rectangle is 3 : 2 and the area is 150 cm2150 \text{ cm}^2. The perimeter of the rectangle (in cm) is:

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  6. 56
    If 2cot⁡θ=32\cot\theta = 3, then find the value of 13sin⁡θ−3tan⁡θ3tan⁡θ+13cos⁡θ\frac{\sqrt{13}\sin\theta - 3\tan\theta}{3\tan\theta + \sqrt{13}\cos\theta}

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  7. 57
    The following pie chart represents the percentage distribution of girls in five girls' colleges A, B, C, D and E. The total number of girls in all the five colleges is 2,500. What is the average number of girls in the colleges C and E?

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  8. 58
    Find the value of the given expression. 2+cos⁡49∘cos⁡41∘−sin⁡49∘sin⁡41∘2 + \cos 49^\circ \cos 41^\circ - \sin 49^\circ \sin 41^\circ

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  9. 59
    During a school excursion each student of junior school was charged ₹325 and each student of senior school was charged ₹400. If there were 80 students from junior school and the combined average amount charged per student was ₹352, then how many students from senior school went for the excursion?

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  10. 60
    A thief is noticed by a policeman from a distance of 500 m. The thief starts running and the policeman chases him. The thief and the policeman run at the rate of 17 km/h and 20 km/h, respectively. What is the distance between them after 8 minutes?

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  11. 61
    If the length of a chord, drawn at a distance of 21 cm from the centre of a circle, is 40 cm, then the radius (in cm) of the circle is:

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  12. 62
    P, Q and R can complete a piece of work in 10 days, 15 days and 20 days, respectively. If they work together, in how many days can they finish the same work?

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  13. 63
    Ankita sold her watch at 5% loss. If she had sold it for ₹300 more, she would have gained 5%. Find the selling price of the watch.

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  14. 64
    What is the value of the given expression? 4a+4−5×4a+215×4a−22×4a\frac{4^{a + 4} - 5 \times 4^{a + 2}}{15 \times 4^a - 2^2 \times 4^a}

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  15. 65
    If 720÷8+915÷15−m+32×5=1104÷16×111÷37720 \div 8 + 915 \div 15 - m + 32 \times 5 = 1104 \div 16 \times 111 \div 37, then the value of m is:

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  16. 66
    P takes twice as long as Q or three times as long as R to complete a task. If they work together, they can complete the task in two days. How long will it take Q to complete the task on his own?

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  17. 67
    The length of each side of a triangle is 12 cm. What is the length of the circumradius of the triangle?

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  18. 68
    Solve the following. 22−[9−{6−(10−4+3)}]÷2×322 - [9 - \{6 - (10 - 4 + 3)\}] \div 2 \times 3

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  19. 69
    A policeman chases a thief. The speeds of the policeman and the thief are 8 km/h and 6 km/h, respectively. If the policeman started 10 minutes late, at what distance he will catch the thief?

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  20. 70
    If a=101a = 101, b=102b = 102 and c=103c = 103, then a2+b2+c2−ab−bc−ca=a^2 + b^2 + c^2 - ab - bc - ca = ________.

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  21. 71
    The number of students in different classes of a school is shown in the following bar graph. The maximum difference in the number of students in any two classes is what percentage of the number of students in Class 7 (correct to two decimal places)?

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  22. 72
    The rate at which a sum becomes four times of itself in 12 years at simple interest will be:

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  23. 73
    In January 2022, Kriti paid an EMI, which was 22% of her monthly salary. She spent the remaining salary on shopping of groceries and clothes in the ratio 7 : 5. She spent ₹18,200 on shopping of clothes. If, in February 2022, her salary increased by 16%, then what was her salary (in ₹) in February?

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  24. 74
    Using the identity tan⁡2α=2tan⁡α1−tan⁡2α\tan 2\alpha = \frac{2\tan\alpha}{1 - \tan^2\alpha}, find the value of tan⁡15∘\tan 15^\circ, correct to three decimal places. [Use 3=1.732\sqrt{3} = 1.732]

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  25. 75
    DE is a chord and KDE is a secant of a circle. If KD = 9 cm, DE = 7 cm and KH is a tangent to the circle at point H, then find KH.

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English Comprehension

25 questions

  1. 76
    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. The movement began in reaction to the ugliness of the industrial age. B. This idea was amplified by JW von Goethe, JL Tieck and others in Germany. C. Aestheticism was a European arts movement which centred on the doctrine that art exists for the sake of its beauty alone. D. Its philosophical foundations were laid in the 18th century by Immanuel Kant.

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  2. 77
    Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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  3. 78
    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Clear

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  4. 79
    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. Myra installed the new software on her computer.

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  5. 80
    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. My energy waned to see my college team performing poorly in the match.

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  6. 81
    Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Shivam will be invited by us.

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  7. 82
    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Causing or wanting to cause harm or evil to someone

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  8. 83
    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. Another boy tried his luck and won a comb, a fountain pen, wristwatch and a table lamp one after the other in many chances that he played. B. An old man won a beautiful clock. The old man did not want the clock, so the shopkeeper took it back and paid 15 rupees to the old man. C. Bhaiya encouraged him, but Rasheed was not lucky when he tried his luck. He won only cheap items like pencils and an inkbottle, and soon lost all his money. D. He sold all the items to the shopkeeper and went away happily. Rasheed also wanted to play and try his luck.

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  9. 84
    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Genuine

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  10. 85
    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. I am sure that / the postman would be / coming shortly / to deliver the letter.

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  11. 86
    Select the most appropriate idiom/phrase that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. This incident occurred without a warning.

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  12. 87
    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. "The most essential thing I learnt from 'Ready Now!' was the need of having a backup plan in case of an emergency," she stated. B. The instruction, according to Nickola, was inspiring and confirmed her capacity to live effectively with a disability. C. I made sure I had a generator, wheelchair batteries and at least a week's worth of food, water and prescription medication." D. "When I heard about the impending snowstorm, I emailed all of my caregivers to see who lived nearby and would be accessible."

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  13. 88
    Sentences with spelling errors are given. Select the sentence with NO error.

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  14. 89
    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. She is a veteran journalist known for her powerful writing style.

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  15. 90
    Choose the ANTONYM of the word 'fetish' in the given sentence. Shilpi has a fixed indifference and obsession towards problems in life.

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  16. 91
    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. Anime is a style of animation popular in Japanese films. B. Modern anime began in 1956 and found lasting success in 1961 with the establishment of Mushi Productions. C. At the turn of the 21st century, anime began to attain wide international popularity with the Pokémon television series. D. Much of the genre is aimed at children, but anime films are sometimes marked by adult themes and subject matter.

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  17. 92
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The sermon of the priest was very short and _______.

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  18. 93
    The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Maruti likes / adventure / stories, especially / an adventures of Tarzan.

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  19. 94
    Identify the idiom/phrase that can best substitute the underlined segment. You showed me your true personality when you asked me to get out of the house at midnight.

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  20. 95
    Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If only I was young again .

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  21. Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Social media can have (1) _______ effects on mental health, with studies suggesting that excessive use can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. To combat these negative effects, experts recommend setting (2) _______ for social media use. Other strategies include (3) _______ with friends and family in person, engaging in hobbies or physical activity, and seeking professional (4) _______ if necessary. As such, it's important to be (5) _______ of its potential drawbacks and take steps to use it in a healthy and balanced way.
    96
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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  22. 97
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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  23. 98
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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  24. 99
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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  25. 100
    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

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