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SSC CGL Tier I, 14 Sep 2025, Shift 3 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
    Which letter in the word "TREATMENT" is equidistant from both ends?

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  2. 2
    Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. PRT, OQS, NPR, ?

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  3. 3
    Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. XJL,YMK,ZPJ,?

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  4. 4
    Which one is different from the rest?

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  5. 5
    Complete the series: 24,120, 720, 5040, 40320,__________?

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  6. 6
    What will come at the place of question mark? 1, 9, 31, 73, 141, ?

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  7. 7
    Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: Smoking is prohibited in public places as per the new law. Conclusions: I. People can smoke in private spaces. II. Smoking harms public health.

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  8. 8
    Instruction: Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option. Statement: The Himalayas act as a natural barrier that prevents the monsoon winds from reaching the northern plains, thereby creating a dry region in the rain shadow area. Assumptions: I. The Himalayas prevent monsoon winds from reaching certain areas. II. The rain shadow effect leads to dry conditions in specific regions. III. Monsoon winds are the sole cause of rainfall in the northern plains.

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

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  10. 10
    Each of the letters in the word HARMONIOUS 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 fourth from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?

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  11. 11
    Which of the following is/are identical to the address given: Priya Yadav B-22, Rosewood Heights, Sector 15, Gurgaon, 122002 1. Priya Yadav B-22, Rosewood Heights, Sector 15, Gurgaon, 122002 2. Priya Yadav B-22, Rosewood Heights, Sector 15, Gurugram, 122002 3. Priya Yadav B-22, Rosewood Heights, Sector 15, Gurgaon, 122003 4. Priya Yadav B-22, Rosewood Heights, Sector 15, Gurgaon, 122001

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  12. 12
    Find the group of letters that best completes the analogy. Use alphabetical positions and reverse position logic where necessary. BEKQ : YVPJ :: CFGL : ?

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  13. 13
    Choose the correct option to complete the series. Growth : Stagnation :: Success : ?

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  14. 14
    Find the word that does not fit in the series: Silent, Muted, Tranquil, Clamorous, Calm

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  15. 15
    In each of the following questions, a word is transformed by rearranging its letters according to a specific pattern. Apply the same pattern to the third word and choose the correct answer from the given alternatives. EXCUSE : CXEESU :: ERODES : ?

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  16. 16
    A’s father’s wife’s only daughter is B. How is A related to B? (Assuming A is a male member)

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  17. 17
    Identify the odd number: 1, 8, 27, 64, 121, 216

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  18. 18
    P + Q means P is the husband of Q, P −- Q means P is the sister of Q, P ×\times Q means P is the mother of Q. Then what does A ×\times B + C mean?

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  19. 19
    Choose the odd one out: (17, P, #), (13, J, !), (19, R, %), (23, V, @)

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  20. 20
    If 2 @ 3 = 25 and 3 @ 4 = 49, what is 4 @ 5?

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  21. 21
    If 'READ' is coded as 'SFBE', how is 'BOOK' coded?

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  22. 22
    A sum becomes 2.5 times in 10 years under simple interest. Find the rate.

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  23. 23
    X and Y are brothers. Z is the wife of Y. A is the father of X. B is the daughter of Z. How is B related to A?

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  24. 24
    If a $b=2a \text{ \textdollar } b = 2, where a $b=a2−ba \text{ \textdollar } b = a^2 - b, what is the value of a and b?

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  25. 25
    If the sum of 42 and 42 is multiplied by 4, what is the result?

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General Awareness

25 questions

  1. 26
    Given below are two statements: Statement I: The harmika of a stupa is the symbolic abode of the gods, located at the top. Statement II: The harmika is where relics of the Buddha were usually kept. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

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  2. 27
    Which Veda primarily contains ritual formulas and detailed procedures for performing sacrifices?

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  3. 28
    Which of the following statements best defines Ghana Vadya in the context of Indian traditional music?

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  4. 29
    Which of the following statements about sculling in swimming is correct?

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  5. 30
    Who became India’s first Asian Games gold medallist by winning the 100m freestyle swimming event at New Delhi in 1951?

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  6. 31
    How did Raja Rammohan Roy contribute to the movement against the practice of Sati in early 19th-century Bengal?

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  7. 32
    Where was the 11th edition of the India–Bangladesh joint military exercise SAMPRITI-XI conducted in 2023?

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  8. 33
    Which historical figure is the Santosh Trophy, launched in 1941, named after?

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  9. 34
    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): The Moor's Last Sigh is acclaimed for its intricate narrative that blends historical events with magical realism to explore Indian identity and politics. Reason (R): The novel won the Booker Prize for its innovative storytelling and profound cultural insights.

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  10. 35
    Who launched the Bharatpol portal?

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  11. 36
    What is the primary cause of convectional rainfall?

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  12. 37
    Which of the following best explains how mineral deposits influence population distribution?

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  13. 38
    Which of the following statement accurately reflects the relationship between demographic transition and replacement level?

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  14. 39
    Why is the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission designed to revisit the same location every 12 days?

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  15. 40
    Which biomolecule acts as the primary energy storage in animals?

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  16. 41
    Under Article 262 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following interpretations most accurately reflects Parliament’s authority regarding inter-State water disputes?

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  17. 42
    A person standing on a railway platform notices that the sound of an approaching train's whistle changes in pitch (frequency) as the train passes by. This phenomenon is best explained by:

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  18. 43
    The Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (BNS) now explicitly defines and criminalizes 'organized crime' and 'petty organized crime'. Which of the following is an example of an offense that might fall under 'petty organized crime' under Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita(BNS)?

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  19. 44
    Which of these schemes is implemented to promote organic farming?

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  20. 45
    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): The National Single Window System (NSWS) supports investor clearances. Reason (R) : It works as a separate ministry.

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  21. 46
    Based on the 2024 Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI), which of the following best describes global trends in tourism development conditions?

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  22. 47
    The Aravalli Green Wall Project launched in 2023 aims to achieve which of the following?

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  23. 48
    Which of the following statements best defines joint sector industries?

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  24. 49
    Which authority decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill?

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  25. 50
    What astronomical observation is most severely hampered by increasing levels of urban light pollution?

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Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

  1. 51
    If a = 7−3\sqrt{7} - \sqrt{3}, and b = 5−2\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{2}, then which of the following is true?

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  2. 52
    Evaluate the expression: (14÷12)÷(115+1−910)\left(\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{1}{2}\right) \div \left(\frac{1}{15} + 1 - \frac{9}{10}\right)

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  3. 53
    The number of red, blue, and green marbles in a bag is in the ratio 3:4:63 : 4 : 6. If 20 red marbles, 15 blue marbles, and an unknown number of green marbles are added to the bag, the ratio of red, blue, and green marbles becomes 4:5:74 : 5 : 7. Determine the number of green marbles added.

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  4. 54
    A invests ₹25,000 for 12 months, B invests ₹50,000 for 6 months. What is A's share of ₹30,000 profit?

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  5. 55
    A and B start a business with capitals in the ratio 5:3. After 6 months, A withdraws ₹10,000 and B doubles his investment. If the initial investment of A was ₹50,000, and the total profit after 1 year is ₹84,000, find the profit share of A.

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  6. 56
    What is the average of all three-digit numbers divisible by 23?

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  7. 57
    Two containers of the same volume are 40%40\% and 50%50\% full of water, respectively. They are then filled completely with milk. If the contents of both containers are mixed in a larger vessel, what is the percentage of milk in the final mixture?

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  8. 58
    A stationery shop ordered 6 dozen red pens and some additional dozen blue pens. The price of the red pens per dozen was three times that of the blue ones. When the order was delivered, it was found that the number of dozens of the two colours had been interchanged. This increased the bill by 40%40\%. Find the ratio of the number of dozens of red pens to the number of dozens of blue pens in the original order.

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  9. 59
    A flower vendor bought 200 flowers for ₹800. 20 flowers withered and became unsellable. At what price per flower should he sell the remaining flowers to earn a profit of 30%30\% on his total cost?

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  10. 60
    A furniture store sells a dining table for ₹Z, making a 25%25\% profit. During a festive season, they increase the marked price of the same table to ₹1.6Z. They then offer a special discount of 20%20\% on this increased marked price. What will be the percentage profit made by the store during the festive season?

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  11. 61
    A solution consists acid and water in the ratio 5:3. If 4 litres of water is added, the new ratio becomes 5:4. What is the original quantity of acid in the solution?

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  12. 62
    A alone can complete a job in 12 days and B alone in 18 days. A and B agree to do the work for ₹ 7,200. With C's help they finish it in 5 days. How much should C be paid?

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  13. 63
    A tank has a mixture of solutions A, B, and C in the respective ratio of 7:8:57 : 8 : 5. 40 litres of this mixture is drained out, and subsequently, 15 litres of solution A and 5 litres of solution C are added to the tank. If the resultant quantity of solution A is 25 litres less than the resultant quantity of solution B, what was the initial quantity of mixture in the tank (in litres)?

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  14. 64
    The ratio of the time taken by A and B to complete a task is 3:23 : 2. If B can complete the task alone in 18 hours, how many hours will they take to complete the task if they work together?

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  15. 65
    Three friends, X, Y, and Z, are cycling on a circular track with a circumference of 2 km. They all start from the same point at 9:00 a.m. and travel in the same direction with speeds of 10 km/h, 12 km/h, and 15 km/h respectively. How many times will all three of them meet at the starting point if they continue cycling until 1:00 p.m.?

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  16. 66
    A circular path of 3 m width runs around a circular park with radius 8 m. What is the area of the path?

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  17. 67
    Find the slope of the line perpendicular to y=14x+7y = \frac{1}{4}x + 7

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  18. 68
    Convert 2.5 radians to degrees.

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  19. 69
    A sector of a circle having a radius of 10 cm and has a central angle of π6\frac{\pi}{6} radians. What is the area of the sector?

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  20. 70
    If tan⁡A=cot⁡(2A−30∘)\tan A = \cot(2A - 30^\circ), then what is the value of A?

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  21. 71
    In similar triangles, the ratio of corresponding altitudes is 2:5. What is the ratio of their areas?

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  22. 72
    Given, a=5a = \sqrt{5}, what is (a+1)2+(a−1)2(a + 1)^2 + (a - 1)^2 ?

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  23. 73
    Simplify: 50+18−8\sqrt{50} + \sqrt{18} - \sqrt{8}

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  24. 74
    The diameter of a circle measures 25 cm. What is the maximum length of a chord in this circle?

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  25. 75
    If sin⁡A+cos⁡A=2sin⁡A\sin A + \cos A = \sqrt{2}\sin A, then what is the value of tan⁡A\tan A?

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English Comprehension

25 questions

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

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  2. 77
    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Throw cold water on

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

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  4. 79
    Identify the misspelt word

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  5. 80
    Spot the correct spelling of a microchip printing method.

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  6. 81
    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly'.

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  7. 82
    Select the correct option: The journalist refused to ___ her sources despite repeated legal threats.

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  8. 83
    Select the correct option: The memorandum clarified that employees must comply ___ the revised code of ethics.

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  9. 84
    Select the correct option: The scientist's hypothesis was not only radical but also diametrically ___ to the foundational assumptions of her discipline.

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  10. 85
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The investigation's findings, alarming in both scope and content, (1)/ prompted responses not just from the agencies concerned (2)/ but also from the auditors who report they (3)/ were never granted access to critical records. (4)

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  11. 86
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: That certain state governments have invoked archaic laws (1)/ to suppress dissent does not only reflect legal opportunism (2)/ but also undermines the constitutional ethos (3)/ that such provisions were meant to uphold. (4)

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  12. 87
    Change the following from active to passive: The jury has delivered a unanimous verdict.

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  13. 88
    Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The treatise critiqued the rheme in the syntactical arrangement of propositions.

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  14. 89
    Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The construction is alleged to have been halted due to environmental violations.

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  15. Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage: India's digital transformation over the last decade has been nothing short of revolutionary. What began as a modest attempt to expand internet access has now evolved into one of the largest digital ecosystems in the world. Spearheaded by government initiatives such as Digital India, the country has witnessed an unprecedented surge in internet penetration, digital payments, and online governance. A pivotal moment in this journey was the launch of Aadhaar, a biometric-based identification system that enabled secure and streamlined access to various public services. Coupled with the rise of Unified Payments Interface (UPI), India has leapfrogged traditional banking hurdles and facilitated real-time, low-cost transactions across urban and rural regions alike. Significantly, the pandemic acted as an unexpected catalyst. As lockdowns forced physical distancing, citizens turned to digital alternatives—telemedicine, online education, and remote work became not just accessible but essential. This sudden shift forced both public and private sectors to rethink infrastructure and embrace scalable tech solutions. However, the digital journey hasn't been without obstacles. A persistent digital divide remains, particularly between urban and rural populations. While metros enjoy high-speed broadband, many villages struggle with basic connectivity. Moreover, concerns around data privacy, cybersecurity, and misinformation have emerged as pressing issues in this digital age. Nonetheless, India's digital growth story remains a testament to its adaptability and ambition. With over 850 million internet users and counting, the nation stands at a crucial intersection—where robust digital policy, inclusive access, and responsible innovation will determine the trajectory of its digital future.
    90
    What major government initiative catalyzed India's digital ecosystem?

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  16. 91
    What role did Aadhaar play in digital growth?

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  17. 92
    Which factor unexpectedly accelerated India's digital adoption?

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  18. 93
    What is a current challenge in India's digital development?

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  19. 94
    What does the passage suggest is key to India's digital future?

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  20. 95
    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: I am confident *to pass the examination*.

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  21. 96
    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: You must adapt *with the situation*.

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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. She said, "I had completed the report."

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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 scientist stated that water boiled at 100 degrees Celsius.

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  24. 99
    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This allows a programmer to specify the structure and behavior of an object-oriented program. 2. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm based on the concept of "objects," which can contain data and code. 3. A central tenet of OOP is the concept of a "class," which acts as a blueprint for creating objects. 4. The key advantage of this approach is that it models real-world entities, making complex systems easier to manage and debug.

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  25. 100
    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. This process, a cornerstone of evolution, ensures that only individuals best suited to their environment survive to reproduce. 2. The diversity of life on Earth is the result of a gradual process of change over vast spans of time. 3. This leads to the gradual accumulation of favorable traits within a population. 4. It begins with inherited variation among individuals, where some possess characteristics that give them an advantage over others.

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