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SSC CGL Tier I, 13 Sep 2025, 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
    In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Architect : Design :: Chef : ?

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  2. 2
    In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives Utilitarianism : Consequence :: Deontology : ?

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  3. 3
    Select the letters from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. K, M, O, ?, S, U, ?, Y

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  4. 4
    Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. PQR, STU, VWX, ?

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  5. 5
    Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. YMW , VJT , SGQ , PDN, ?

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  6. 6
    Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series: RBEH, RGOW, RLYL, RQIA, ?

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  7. 7
    Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series: C D E F, C K S A, C R G V, C Y U Q, ?

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  8. 8
    Complete the pattern: 120, 96, 76.8, 61.44, ?

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  9. 9
    Each of the letters in the word CONTRAST is arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is first from the left and the one that is fifth from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?

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  10. 10
    Which of the following addresses are identical to each other: 1. S. Iyer 17-D, Coral Residency, Thiruvananthapuram , 695014 2. S. Iyer 17-D, Coral Residency, Thiruvananthapuram , 695014 3. S. Iyer 17-D Coral Residency, Thiruvananthapuram , 695014 4. S. Iyer 17-D Coral Residency, Thiruvananthapuram , 695013

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  11. 11
    Which of the following is/are identical to the address given: Sunil Kumar 21/4, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, 110052 1. Sunil Kumar 21/4, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, 1100522 2. Sunil Kumar 21/4, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, 110052 3. Sunil Kumar 21/4, Ashok Vihar, New Delhi, 110052 4. Sunil Kumar 21/4, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, 110053

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  12. 12
    Find the best option that best completes the analogy. CAB : EDF :: GIH : ?

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  13. 13
    Find the option that best completes the analogy. DP : XZ :: EN : ?

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  14. 14
    Ten persons are sitting in two parallel rows containing five persons each, such that there is an equal distance between adjacent persons. Line 1: Five men (A–E) are seated and all of them are facing South. Line 2: Five women (M–Q) are seated and all of them are facing North. Based on the arrangement, answer the question: D is opposite to M. M is at one of the extreme ends of Line 2. O is at the center position of Line 2. Who is second to the right of M in Line 2 (facing North)?

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  15. 15
    In each of the following questions, a specific rearrangement pattern is applied to the first word to form the second. Identify the same pattern and apply it to the third word to determine the correct answer from the given alternatives. AROUND : RAUODN :: GROUND : ?

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  16. 16
    In each of the following questions, the second group of letters is formed from the first using a specific alphabetical transformation. Apply the same pattern to the third group and find the correct option that completes the analogy. QDXM : SFYN :: UIOZ : ?

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  17. 17
    Choose the odd one:

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  18. 18
    In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the others.

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  19. 19
    In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the others.

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  20. 20
    B is the daughter of A. C is the husband of B. D is the son of C. How is A related to D?

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  21. 21
    If 'X' means '+', 'Y' means '−-', 'Z' means '×\times', and 'W' means '÷\div' what is the value of the following expression? 15 W 3 X 2 Y 4=?

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  22. 22
    A's father's wife's only daughter is B. How is A related to B?

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  23. 23
    Introducing a boy, a girl says, "He is the son of my mother's only son." Who is the boy to the girl?

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  24. 24
    A is the wife of B. B is the brother of C. C is the father of D. How is A related to D?

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  25. 25
    If '+' means '−-', '−-' means '+', '×\times' means '÷\div', then 50+10−5×550 + 10 - 5 \times 5 = ?

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General Awareness

25 questions

  1. 26
    Arrange the following sites in chronological order based on the stylistic development of Buddhist sculpture: a) Mathura b) Bharhut c) Sanchi Stupa-1

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  2. 27
    Which of the following statements about the Chithirai Festival of Madurai is correct?

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  3. 28
    What is the term for a structured musical composition in Hindustani classical music?

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  4. 29
    Consider the following statements regarding belt ranks and competition area in Judo: 1) A red-and-white belt is associated with judokas from Sixth dan to Eighth dan levels. 2) A shared safety zone of at least 1 meter must be maintained between adjoining competition areas. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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  5. 30
    Who broke the 30-year-old Asian Games men's 5,000m meet record in National Open Athletics Championships 2024?

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  6. 31
    Consider the following statements regarding BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) cooperation: 1) It is based on mutual benefit and public-good-driven innovation. 2) It is governed only through annual Heads of State Summits. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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  7. 32
    Fill in the blank: The inaugural Khelo India Para Games took place in ______, showcasing seven sporting disciplines across three venues in New Delhi.

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  8. 33
    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Last Man in Tower explores the moral and ethical conflicts faced by residents during rapid urban development and real estate pressures in Mumbai. Reason (R): The novel focuses on the historical evolution of Mumbai's architecture and its colonial past.

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  9. 34
    Choose the correctly matched cave feature and its formation:

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  10. 35
    What is the primary function of the NVS-02 satellite launched aboard GSLV-F15?

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  11. 36
    Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Population growth can be measured in absolute numbers and percentage change per year. Reason (R): Measuring growth only in absolute numbers provides detailed insights into population trends over time.

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  12. 37
    Read the following statements regarding K. Sanjay Murthy's recent appointment as Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India: 1. He took office as the CAG in November 2024 after the term of Girish Chandra Murmu. 2. The CAG is a constitutional office, which is appointed by the President under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution. 3. The CAG's term is only five years and cannot be repeated. Which of the above is/are correct?

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  13. 38
    What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?

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  14. 39
    As per Article 279A of the Indian Constitution, the GST Council's decisions require what kind of majority of the weighted votes of the members present and voting?

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  15. 40
    Which of the following correctly reflects the legal implication of Article 255 regarding presidential or governor's assent to bills?

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  16. 41
    When light enters from air into a medium, its speed changes. Which of the following properties of light remains constant during this transition?

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  17. 42
    The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam(BSA) aims to align Indian evidence law with advancements in:

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  18. 43
    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is a civilian science award. Reason (R): It is conferred by Ministry of Culture.

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  19. 44
    The Global Gender Gap Report primarily measures disparities between genders in which key areas?

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  20. 45
    Thang-Ta is a traditional martial dance associated with which northeastern state of India?

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  21. 46
    Which of the following industry pairs is correctly grouped as heavy industries?

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  22. 47
    The President is elected by an electoral college, while the Governor is ______.

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  23. 48
    The Western Ghats are a recognized biodiversity hotspot. Which of the following is currently considered the most significant threat to its endemic species, beyond general habitat loss?

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  24. 49
    NISAR's orbit regime is?

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  25. 50
    Consider the following statements: 1. The Governor can dissolve the State Legislative Assembly. 2. The President has no such power regarding the Lok Sabha. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

  1. 51
    What is the value of 4+44+444+4444+444444 + 44 + 444 + 4444 + 44444?

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  2. 52
    Simplify:(125+2.6)−134\left(1\frac{2}{5} + 2.6\right) - 1\frac{3}{4}

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  3. 53
    Evaluate the expression:(13−8)−(18−7)+(17−6)−(16−5)+(15−2)=?\left(\frac{1}{3-\sqrt{8}}\right) - \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{8}-\sqrt{7}}\right) + \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{7}-\sqrt{6}}\right) - \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{6}-\sqrt{5}}\right) + \left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{5}-2}\right) = ?

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  4. 54
    Determine the ratio of the number of students who play Football to the number of students who play Basketball in a survey of 120 students from the following table:
    CategoryNumber
    Play Football and Basketball25
    Play Football but not Basketball45
    Play Basketball but not Football35
    Play neither sport15

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  5. 55
    Tina and Meera started a business with ₹1,00,000 and ₹80,000 respectively. After 6 months, Meera added ₹40,000 more. Tina withdrew ₹20,000 at the same time. What is the profit-sharing ratio at the end of 1 year?

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  6. 56
    A invests ₹20,000, while B invests ₹30,000. A receives an additional 20%20\% for management. The total profit is ₹60,000. What is A's share?

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  7. 57
    A batsman's average score for a certain number of innings is 44. If he scores 132 runs in the next innings, his average becomes 48. How many innings did he play earlier?

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  8. 58
    The average of 13 numbers is 70. The average of the first five numbers is 60. The average of the next five numbers is 25%25\% higher than the average of the first five numbers. The 11th number is 6 less than the 13th number, and the 12th number is 4 greater than the 13th number. What is the average of the 11th and 12th numbers?

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  9. 59
    In an election, 80%80\% of eligible voters cast their votes. Of these votes, 5%5\% were declared invalid. If a winning candidate received 11,400 votes, which accounted for 60%60\% of the total valid votes, what was the total number of eligible voters enrolled in that election?

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  10. 60
    The compound interest on a sum at 18%18\% p.a. for 1121\frac{1}{2} years, compounded yearly, is ₹2 862. Find the principal.

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  11. 61
    If the compound interest on a certain sum at 1623%16\frac{2}{3}\% per annum for 3 years is ₹1270, find the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate and for the same period.

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  12. 62
    A tea seller bought 15 kg of Darjeeling tea at ₹300 per kg and 25 kg of Assam tea at ₹240 per kg. He mixed them together. Due to a slight drop in market prices, he had to sell the entire mixture at ₹260 per kg. Calculate his total profit or loss.

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  13. 63
    An antique dealer sold three items, A, B, and C, with their selling prices in the ratio 4:5:64 : 5 : 6. He suffered a loss of 10%10\% on item A, made a profit of 50%50\% on item B, and broke even (no profit, no loss) on item C. What was his approximate percentage gain or loss in the overall deal?

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  14. 64
    A 75-liter mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 3:23 : 2. If 15 liters of this mixture are removed and replaced with 10 liters of pure milk, what is the new ratio of milk to water in the mixture?

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  15. 65
    A wholesaler buys a batch of ceiling fans at a 50%50\% markup over the factory's base cost ₹C. He then allows a 20%20\% trade discount to the retailer. The retailer applies a 40%40\% markup on his cost and offers a flat 10%10\% discount to customers on the printed price. If a customer finally pays ₹18,144, what is the original base cost (₹C) of one ceiling fan from the factory?

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  16. 66
    A can lay railway track between two specified stations in 16 days, while B can complete the same task in 12 days. When C assists them, they manage to finish the job in just 4 days. How long would it take for C to complete the job on their own?

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  17. 67
    Three varieties of rice costing ₹40/kg, ₹50/kg, and a third unknown price are mixed in the ratio 2:3:52 : 3 : 5. If the resulting mixture is sold at ₹55/kg, making a profit of 10%10\% on the cost price, what is the price of the third variety of rice per kg?

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  18. 68
    A can build up a wall in 8 days while B can break it in 3 days. A has worked for 4 days and then B joined to work with A for another 2 days only. In how many days will A alone build up the remaining part of the wall?

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  19. 69
    An airplane travels a specific distance at a speed of 240 km/h over the course of 5 hours. To cover the same distance in just 1 hour, it needs to fly at a speed of:

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  20. 70
    A person travels from city A to city B. If he travels at a speed of 50 km/h, he arrives 1 hour early. If he travels at a speed of 30 km/h, he arrives 1 hour late. What is the distance (in km) between city A and city B?

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  21. 71
    A ring-shaped metallic sheet has outer and inner radii 10 cm and 6 cm. What percentage of the full circle's area is the ring?

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  22. 72
    A circular pond is surrounded by a path 2 m wide. If the total area (pond + path) is 616 m2\text{m}^2 and the pond area is 452.16 m2\text{m}^2, what is the radius of the pond?

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  23. 73
    The ratio of the circumferences of two circular flower beds is 3:53 : 5. If the smaller flower bed has a radius of 9 m, what is the radius of the larger flower bed?

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  24. 74
    What is the equation of line through (0,3)(0,3) with slope −1-1?

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  25. 75
    Given, x+1x=5x + \frac{1}{x} = 5, then determine the value of x2+1x2x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2}.

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English Comprehension

25 questions

  1. 76
    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: BIBLIOPHILE

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  2. 77
    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Has two strings to his bow

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  3. 78
    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Lachrymose

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  4. 79
    Identify the misspelt word

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  5. 80
    Spot the correct spelling of an electron-transport protein.

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  6. 81
    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A state of temporary disuse or suspension'.

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  7. 82
    Select the correct option: The analyst found the correlation to be ___ marginal to influence policy.

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  8. 83
    Select the correct option: Her argument was compelling; ___, it was based on outdated data.

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  9. 84
    Select the correct option: Had it not been for her timely intervention, the discussion might well have ___ into an acrimonious stalemate.

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  10. 85
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The regulator's decision to postpone the implementation (1)/ was attributed partly to industry pressure (2)/ and partly due to legal ambiguity (3)/ surrounding the recent amendments. (4)

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  11. 86
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: That there exists no recourse for citizens (1)/ if environmental violations are condoned at the ministerial level (2)/ underline a systemic erosion of (3)/ constitutional accountability. (4)

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  12. 87
    Change the following from active to passive: We shall have dispatched the invitations before Friday evening.

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  13. 88
    Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The medieval oriel window projected elegantly from the chapel wall.

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  14. 89
    Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The photos will be printed by the studio within an hour.

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  15. Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: In contemporary discourse, the debate between entrepreneurship and conventional employment has gained remarkable traction. While traditional employment offers predictability, structured growth, and a defined career trajectory, entrepreneurship appeals to those seeking autonomy, innovation, and the potential for exponential returns. However, both paths are fraught with distinct advantages and inherent uncertainties. Employment, particularly within established organizations, provides financial stability, social recognition, and institutional support. Employees are not burdened with existential risks such as capital loss or market unpredictability. Instead, they operate within frameworks of responsibility and hierarchy, where risk is absorbed at higher managerial levels. For many, this structure offers psychological comfort and a clear roadmap for progression. Conversely, entrepreneurship demands resilience, resourcefulness, and a high tolerance for ambiguity. Entrepreneurs must navigate volatile markets, regulatory complexities, and the absence of assured income—challenges often underestimated by aspirants. Yet, for those with a risk appetite and creative acumen, entrepreneurship promises a unique form of fulfillment. It allows individuals to disrupt existing paradigms, build ventures from the ground up, and possibly shape industries. Societal perceptions further complicate the dichotomy. In many cultures, steady employment is seen as the hallmark of success, while entrepreneurial endeavors are often perceived as reckless or unstable—until they succeed. This perception, however, is gradually shifting as global startup ecosystems mature and innovation becomes synonymous with progress. The real decision, therefore, lies not in which path is superior but in aligning one’s temperament, values, and long-term goals with the demands of each route. Entrepreneurship may offer liberation, but it is not without sacrifice. Employment may provide security, but it can come at the cost of creative constraint. A reflective, context-aware approach—not blind aspiration—is essential for navigating this professional crossroads.
    90
    According to the passage, which quality is most crucial for entrepreneurs?

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  16. 91
    Why is employment often psychologically comforting, as per the passage?

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  17. 92
    How does the passage describe societal views toward entrepreneurship?

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  18. 93
    What is implied by “absence of assured income” in the context of entrepreneurship?

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  19. 94
    What does the word "dichotomy" in the passage most nearly mean?

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  20. 95
    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He is looking forward *to meet you soon*.

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  21. 96
    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: The judge declared the prisoner *as guilty*.

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  22. 97
    A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. Ravi said, “I like this pen.”

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  23. 98
    A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. The judge said that justice must be served at any cost.

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  24. 99
    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. The rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media platforms represents a major challenge to public discourse. 2. This method involves a systematic verification of facts, claims, and sources to provide a credible assessment of accuracy. 3. This phenomenon can erode public trust in news sources and undermine informed decision-making in a democratic society. 4. As a result, professional fact-checking organizations have emerged as a critical line of defense against the proliferation of false narratives.

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  25. 100
    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. It is a process that involves the systematic and objective investigation of a subject to discover new facts or to confirm existing ones. 2. Research is a foundational pillar of academic and scientific progress. 3. This can be either theoretical, aiming to expand knowledge, or applied, seeking to solve a practical problem. 4. The findings of this investigation are then documented and peer-reviewed to ensure validity and credibility.

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