SSC CGL Tier I, 26 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
- 1Select 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. CNY: GRC :: FRL: JVP :: ITK:?
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- 2Select 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. QIN: XPU ::DSY: KZF :: ALM:?
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- 3Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).
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- 4Select the option that represents the letters that, when sequentially placed from left to right in the blanks below, will complete the letter series. C _ _ UP _ EX _ PC _ XU _ _ E _ UP
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- 5Select 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) (9, 18, 324) (14, 11, 308)
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- 6Select 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. 2 : 9 :: 6 : 121 :: 5 : ?
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- 7Select the set in which the numbers are NOT 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 their 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, 13, 21) (13, 18, 31)
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- 8In a certain code language, “MELODY” is written as “LEMYDO” and “PURPLE” is written as “RUPELP”. How will “CLAUSE” be written in that language?
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- 9Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary. 1. Accompany 2. Accident 3. Accuracy 4. Acclaimed 5. Accepted 6. Accessary
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- 10Looking at the picture of a woman, Samuel said, "She is the mother of my father's brother's daughter." How is Samuel related to the woman seen in the picture?
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- 11Four 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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- 12Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation. 45 * 86 * 23 * 36 * 18 * 2021
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- 13Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 2, 10, 40, 120, 240, ?
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- 14Three 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 stars are moons. Some moons are suns. All suns are satellites. Conclusions: I. Some satellites are moons. II. Some satellites are stars. III. Some moons are stars.
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- 15Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at PQ as shown below.
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- 16In a certain code language, ‘EACH’ is written as ‘97’, ‘EASY’ is written as ‘64’. How will ‘ECHO’ be written in that language?
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- 17Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.
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- 18Select 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) (47, 11, 61) (13, 68, 84)
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- 19A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
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- 20Select 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) (2, 9, 85) (3, 9, 90)
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- 21Select 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. SCOOTER : SGWSTIZ :: AEROPLANE : FPDPUUYMJ :: HELICOPTER : ?
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- 22Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs and balance the given equation. 12* 70 * 5 * 5 * 5 * 11 * 2
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- 23Arrange the following words in the correct order as per the English Dictionary. 1. Pandemonium 2. Pandemic 3. Pandering 4. Pandanus 5. Pandarus
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- 24Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
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- 25Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.
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General Awareness
25 questions
- 26Who founded the Tattvabodhini Sabha that was set up to explore spiritual truth?
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- 27In which method of cooking is food heated slowly over a source of heat and cooked by high heat and air convection depending on the position of the food in relation to the fire?
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- 28In which of the following animal phyla, is the body divided into head, thorax and abdomen?
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- 29Which state had the first female Governor in independent India?
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- 30Who among the following was the head of the Diwan-i-Insha department under the Delhi sultanate?
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- 31Which is the correct sequence of oceans according to size (from largest to smallest) ?
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- 32In which year did Antoine Lavoisier publish ‘Methods of Chemical Nomenclature’, which included the rules for naming chemical compounds that are still in use today?
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- 33At the 108 Indian Science Congress concluded at Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University on 7 January 2023. Who among the following won the Dr CV Raman Birth Centenary Award?
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- 34On the occasion of National Youth Day on 12th January 2023, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, the Government of India gave awards to 82 of the best ________ of the country.
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- 35Identify the option that arranges the following states’ literacy rates in descending order, according to Census 2011. A. Kerala B. Himachal Pradesh C. Haryana
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- 36Under Statutory liquidity ratio, commercial banks are required to keep a fraction of _________ in form of liquid assets.
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- 37Deepika Pallikal is associated with ______.
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- 38Nor Westers are dreaded evening thunderstorms seen in _________.
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- 39Which of the following institutions was set up in 1982 in order to streamline credit facilities to farmers at a national level?
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- 40Who was the winner of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup– 2021?
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- 41Bhortal dance is famous in _________.
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- 42In November 2022, which of the following Union Ministries has launched a month-long campaign titled, ‘Nai Chetna–Pahal Badlav Ki’ – A Community-led National Campaign against Gender-Based Discrimination?
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- 43Hindustani vocalist Pandit M Venkatesh Kumar was awarded which of the following awards in 2022?
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- 44Which of the following elements is highly effective for making a permanent magnet?
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- 45Which of the four Vedas contains a collection of magic spells and charms to fend off evil spirits and diseases?
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- 46Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right against Exploitation?
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- 47By which of the following acts was a bicameral legislature introduced in India at the centre level?
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- 48The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) was operationalised in which year?
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- 49How many times in a year is the Bihu festival celebrated in Assam?
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- 50Which of the following groups of classical dancers is related to Kathak?
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Quantitative Aptitude
25 questions
- 51The ratio of the number of boys in a school to the total number of boys and girls in that school is . If the number of boys in that school is 1099, then how many girls are there in that school?
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- 52For congruent triangles and , which of the following statements is correct?
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- 53Ram and Shyam are racing along a circular track. The speed of Ram is thrice the speed of Shyam. The length of the circular track is 1440 m. After the start of the race from the same point simultaneously, Ram meets Shyam for the first time at the end of the minute. If Ram and Shyam start the race again from the same starting point simultaneously, then the time taken by Shyam to finish the race is: (given that the length of the race is same as the length of the track)
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- 54Pipe A and pipe B running together can fill a cistern in 6 minutes. If B takes 5 minutes more than A to fill it, then the time in which A and B will fill that cistern separately will be, respectively, _____________.
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- 55If , and , find the value of .
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- 56What is the surface area (in ) of a spherical sculpture whose radius is 35 cm? (Take )
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- 57Pipe A can fill of the tank in 6 hours and pipe B can completely fill the same tank in 18 hours. If both the pipes are opened at the same time, in how much time (in minutes) will the empty tank be completely filled?
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- 58A 9-digit number 846523X7Y is divisible by 9, and . Find the value of .
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- 59is a right triangle. If and , then the value of is:
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- 60A policeman spots a thief at a distance of 360 m. Both the policeman and the thief simultaneously start running, with the former chasing the latter. While the thief runs at the speed of 8 km/h, the policeman runs at 9.2 km/h. How many metres will the policeman have to run before he catches up with the thief?
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- 61Which of the following will yield maximum discount on ₹7,500? 1. Two successive discounts of and 2. Single discount of 3. Two successive discounts of and
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- 62Study the given table and answer the question that follows. The table gives the number of graduate students enrolled in 4 different colleges A, B, C, and D in a city over the years 2010 to 2014 and also the number of students who passed in the final examination during these years.Find the percentage of students who passed from college B for all the years put together to the number of students from college B during all the years ( rounded to 2 decimals ).
Year 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 College Enrolled Pass Enrolled Pass Enrolled Pass Enrolled Pass Enrolled Pass A 680 620 600 560 720 700 800 760 750 700 B 550 530 450 420 600 550 650 620 700 680 C 480 450 520 500 580 550 620 600 720 700 D 710 650 750 710 680 640 720 690 740 710 Tap an option to check your answer.
- 63If , and , find the value of .
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- 64If , then find the value of
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- 65A can complete a piece of work alone in 120 days, while A and B, working together, can complete this piece of work in 72 days. In how many days can B, working alone, complete this piece of work?
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- 66The interest earned on ₹21,000 in 3 years at simple interest is ₹6,400. What is the rate of interest per annum?
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- 67Each inlet pipe can fill an empty cistern in 84 hours while each drain pipe can empty the same cistern from a filled condition in 105 hours. When the cistern is empty, 9 inlet pipes and 10 outlet pipes are simultaneously opened. After how many hours will the cistern be completely filled?
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- 68In a right triangle for an acute angle x, if , then find the value of .
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- 69In a class of 60 students, there are 35 boys. The average weight of boys is 42 kg and the average weight of the full class is 46.5 kg. Find the average weight of girls in the class.
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- 70The area of a sector of a circle is and the central angle of the sector is , what is the radius of the circle? (Take )
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- 71If, in a competitive exam, the marks obtained by Sam are less than those of Peter, then the marks obtained by Peter are how much percentage more than the marks obtained by Sam? (Correct to two decimal places)
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- 72The following table shows the percentage distribution of employees in five different departments 1-5 in a company during the years 2020 and 2021. The total number of employees in 2020 and 2021 is 1200 and 1600, respectively.In which department is the variation in strength of employees maximum in 2021 in comparison to that in 2020?
Year Department 1 Department 2 Department 3 Department 4 Department 5 2020 24 21 20 19 16 2021 21 22 18 19 20 Tap an option to check your answer.
- 73If , then the value of
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- 74What is the value of ?
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- 75A petrol tank is of length 50 m, breadth 25 m, and depth 10 m. How many litres of petrol can be accommodated in the petrol tank when it is completely filled?
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English Comprehension
25 questions
- 76Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase. Though very rich, Alexander always saves for a rainy day.
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- 77Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. The murder of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group.
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- 78Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. According to him, Rupees 75 lakhs has been spent to make the gymnasium fully equipped with state-of-the-art fitness machines. B. The Honorable Commissioner of Police inaugurated the Gymnasium and Swimming pool and appended the management for their efforts in providing such amenities to students. C. A new indoor gymnasium and swimming pool was inaugurated at APJ International School, Goa. D. Mr. Mercia, the Principal of the school familiarised the guests about the cost incurred and the various facilities available.
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- 79Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. The musician gave a dismal performance of a few old melodies at last night’s concert.
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- 80Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word. His modest nature made all the difference.
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- 81Select the option that expresses the given sentence in past tense form. The methods Arunima adopts for taming the dogs create awe and wonder among them.
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- 82Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase. His voice gets on my nerves.
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- 83Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Life history written by oneself.
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- 84The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. You should / see a oculist; / your eyes look / worse today.
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- 85Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A. Diwali, referred to as the ‘festival of lights’, ushers in the winter season with joy, shopping, presents, and a slew of new occasions and celebrations, such as Dussehra, Dhanteras, Govardhan, Bhaidooj, and Narak Chaturdashi. B. In the spiritual world, the event symbolises ‘the triumph of light over darkness’. C. The five-day festival of Diwali is observed during the Hindu month of Kartika as an event. D. In India, Diwali is also known as Deepawali.
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- 86Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word. She chided her son for being impatient with the customers.
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- 87Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A.This has an impact not just on global poverty, but also on Indians' awareness of the country's poverty for the first time in a decade. B.And, for the first time in a decade, this update includes India's poverty data. C.From 15 September 2022, a new global poverty line has been established, with the World Bank revising its data in the Poverty and Inequality Platform on this basis. D.According to Sunitha Sinha, Roy and Roy van der Weide of the World Bank's Policy Research Working Paper, "poverty in India had dropped over the recent decade, although not as much as previously thought."
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- 88Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice. Were the cakes being baked by them?
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- 89Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
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- 90Select 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’. Honesty as well as discipline are required to succeed in life.
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- 91Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The actress is very ______ and takes pride in her appearance all the time.
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- 92Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice. The tour guide always answers the visitors’ questions.
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- 93Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence. To achieve somthing gigantic, you have to grind for a considerable amount of time.
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- 94Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank. Please ___________more sugar to the juice so that it becomes sweeter
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- 95Choose the ANTONYM of the word ‘disenfranchise’ in the given sentence. The parliament of Tonoco authorised the king to take over the reins of the government and disable the power of the council of ministers.
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- In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Exploring new places is an exciting way to (1) ________ your horizons and experience different cultures. Whether you prefer to travel by different modes of transportation like boat or aeroplane, there are many ways to get around and see the world. One of the benefits of exploring new places is the (2) ________ to try new foods and cuisines. You can also visit famous landmarks, attend cultural events and meet people from all walks of life. When travelling, it's important to (3) ________ calm and flexible. Unexpected delays and changes can happen, so it's helpful to have a backup plan and be willing to adapt. Another important (4) ________ of travel is sustainability. By being mindful of your impact on the environment and local communities, you can travel in a responsible and sustainable way. With so many (5)________, the world is yours to explore.96Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
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- 97Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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- 98Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
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- 99Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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- 100Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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