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SSC CGL Tier I, 15 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
    Which is the 2nd2^{nd} last word in the sentence "Technology is advancing very rapidly"?

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  2. 2
    Choose the address that is exactly the same as the one given below. B-104, Orchid Meadows, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560076

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  3. 3
    Which of the following alternatives will replace the question mark? Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, ?

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  4. 4
    Which of the following alternative will fill the blanks? pq_st_qr_tp_rst

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  5. 5
    A says, “My mother’s husband's only son is B.” How is A related to B? (A and B are not the same)

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  6. 6
    A is B’s mother. C is B’s father. How is C related to A?

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  7. 7
    What comes next: 1, 4, 27, 256, ?

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  8. 8
    Complete the pattern: 2, 6, 14, 30, 62, ?

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  9. 9
    Find the odd one out:

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  10. 10
    Instruction: Identify the assumptions that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option. Statement: Despite increasing consumer interest, electric vehicles are still significantly more expensive than gasoline-powered vehicles, and subsidies are essential to boost their adoption. Assumptions: I. The price difference is a major barrier to widespread adoption of electric vehicles. II. Subsidies can make electric vehicles affordable for consumers. III. The adoption of electric vehicles will significantly reduce carbon emissions.

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  11. 11
    Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: The school library is open from 9 AM to 5 PM. Conclusions: I. Students can borrow books after 5 PM. II. The library is not accessible before 9 AM.

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  12. 12
    Each of the letters in the word DEVELOPMENT is arranged in alphabetical order. How many letters are there in the English alphabetical series between the letter that is third from the left and the one that is fourth from the right in the new letter-cluster formed?

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  13. 13
    Choose the correct option to complete the series. Create : Destroy :: Build : ?

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  14. 14
    In each of the following questions, a specific alphabetical pattern is applied to the first word to obtain the second word. Apply the same pattern to the third word and find the correct answer from the given alternatives. CIQY : DJRZ :: AGOW : ?

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  15. 15
    Find the person that does not fit in the series: Bhagat Singh, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mahatma Gandhi, C. V. Raman, Subhash Chandra Bose

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  16. 16
    In each of the following questions, a pair of letters is related to a numerical fraction based on their positions in the English alphabet. Determine the logic behind the relationship and apply the same rule to the second pair to find the missing value. JG : 100/49 :: TB : ?

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  17. 17
    Arrange the following words in dictionary order and choose the second word:

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  18. 18
    In a certain code, FOLDER is written as GMLECR. Using the same pattern, how is MARKET written?

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  19. 19
    Find the odd one out from the given alternatives:

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  20. 20
    Instruction: In a certain code language, Greek letters are used to represent English letters in a consistent manner. Based on the given coded words, determine the correct English decoding of the target sequence using the same letter-to-letter substitution pattern. If φ α ν τ α σ\varphi\,\alpha\,\nu\,\tau\,\alpha\,\sigma is coded as FANTASY, λ α β ε λ\lambda\,\alpha\,\beta\,\varepsilon\,\lambda is coded as LABEL, Question: Then what does λ φ α ν τ α\lambda\,\varphi\,\alpha\,\nu\,\tau\,\alpha represent?

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  21. 21
    If 5 * 2 = 35, 4 * 3 = 28, then what is 6 * 4?

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  22. 22
    What is the value of Middle if Left = 12, Right = 24, and Middle is average of both?

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  23. 23
    "If the given symbols mean: '+' means 'divided by' '-' means 'multiplied by' 'x' means 'minus' '÷\div' means 'plus' Then, find the value of the following expressions: 48 x 8 ÷\div 12 + 4 - 7=?

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  24. 24
    If ‘×\times’ means ‘-’, ‘-’ means ‘+’, ‘/’ means ‘×\times’, and ‘+’ means ‘÷\div’, which equation is correct?

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  25. 25
    In a pet shop, there are only parrots and rabbits. Total heads = 40, and total legs = 100. How many parrots are there?

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General Awareness

25 questions

  1. 26
    What do the carved wheels on the Konark Sun Temple represent?

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  2. 27
    What is the name of the festival celebrated simultaneously by unmarried tribal girls during the Karam celebrations in Jharkhand and eastern India?

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  3. 28
    Which of the following best describes traditional Rajasthani music?

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  4. 29
    Which of the following actions is not allowed for a player in handball?

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  5. 30
    What was the function of the Board of Control established by Pitt's India Act?

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  6. 31
    Who won India’s first Olympic medals at the 1900 Paris Games by securing silver in 200m sprint and 200m hurdles?

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  7. 32
    Match the following Taekwon-Do Korean terms with their correct English meanings: Which of the following is the correct pairing?
    Column A (Korean Term)Column B (English Meaning)
    1. TaeA. Discipline or way
    2. KwonB. To strike with the hand
    3. DoC. To strike with the feet
    4. DojangD. Training Hall or place of practice

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  8. 33
    The Trilateral Highway Project aims to enhance connectivity between India and which two Southeast Asian countries?

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  9. 34
    Which of the following best describes the theme of the book Why Bharat Matters?

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  10. 35
    In which Indian city is the prestigious Subroto Cup inter-school football tournament conducted every year?

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  11. 36
    Which Indian political leader was conferred Namibia's highest civilian award during his first state visit to the country?

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  12. 37
    The Lohit River is a tributary of which of the following major Himalayan rivers?

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  13. 38
    The Laser Retroreflector Array (LRA) onboard Chandrayaan-3 was supplied by which space agency?

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  14. 39
    Which of the following is the correct sequence of blood flow through heart chambers?

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  15. 40
    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1) If a State law on a Concurrent List subject is reserved for the President and receives assent, it overrides the existing Union law on the same subject in that state. 2) Parliament can later nullify such a State law by passing another law on the same subject.

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  16. 41
    What change occurs when sound passes from air into water?

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  17. 42
    The concept of Uniform Civil Code is a part of which category of principles in the Indian Constitution?

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  18. 43
    The slogan "Har Khet Ko Pani" belongs to:

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  19. 44
    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): Delhi frequently records the highest AQI levels among Indian cities. Reason (R): It lies in a low-lying basin surrounded by the Himalayas.

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  20. 45
    Which of the following sets of locations in India is known for having significant coral reef ecosystems?

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  21. 46
    Read the statements carefully and select the correct option: Assertion (A): Production of inorganic chemicals in India is centered in only northern states. Reason (R): Sulphuric acid and soda ash are crucial chemicals in the production of fertilizers, detergents, and glass.

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  22. 47
    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Panthi steps encode teachings from Guru Ghasidas’s Amritvani. 2. Masks representing Satpurush are worn in high ritual versions.

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  23. 48
    Which Article defines State and Union Territories for the purposes of the Constitution?

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  24. 49
    Consider the following statements: 1. Delegated legislation is made by administrative authorities. 2. It cannot be challenged in a court of law. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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  25. 50
    What is the most likely reason for temperature increase in the thermosphere during solar storms?

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Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

  1. 51
    What is the value of (78×2.4)÷0.6\left(\frac{7}{8} \times 2.4\right) \div 0.6?

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  2. 52
    Which of the following equals 10?

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  3. 53
    If a:b=5:3a : b = 5 : 3, then find (6a+2b):(6a−2b)(6a + 2b) : (6a - 2b).

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  4. 54
    A and B invest ₹50,000 and ₹70,000 respectively in a business. After 1 year, the total profit is distributed including simple interest at 10%10\% per annum on the capital of each partner. If the total profit including interest is ₹18,000, what is A's share of the profit?

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  5. 55
    What is the average of all numbers between 1000 and 1300 that are divisible by 25?

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  6. 56
    There are 5 consecutive even numbers X1X_1, X2X_2, X3X_3, X4X_4, X5X_5 and 4 consecutive odd numbers Y1Y_1, Y2Y_2, Y3Y_3, Y4Y_4. The average of the even numbers is 5 more than the average of the odd numbers. If the sum of the even numbers is 30 more than the sum of the odd numbers, find the average of the odd numbers.

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  7. 57
    Evaluate: 80% of 350−37(12)% of 160+11% of 50080\% \text{ of } 350 - 37\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\% \text{ of } 160 + 11\% \text{ of } 500

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  8. 58
    Aman needed ₹30,000 for a start-up and split the sum between two private lenders under simple-interest terms: Lender A charges 9%9\% p.a. (simple interest) Lender B charges 6%6\% p.a. (simple interest) Aman kept both loans exactly 4 years and then made a single lump-sum payment that settled only the accumulated interest, which came to ₹9,600. After preparing his books of account, Aman discovered that he interchanged the principal amounts taken from the two lenders, his four-year interest outgo would have been ₹1,200 less than what he actually paid. How much of the original ₹30,000 did Aman borrow at 9%9\% p.a. from Lender A?

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  9. 59
    A garment shop sells a shirt for ₹ A, incurring a loss of 5%5\%. During an end-of-season sale, they mark up the same shirt to ₹1.2A. At the sale, they provide a flat discount of 10%10\% on this marked price. What will be the percentage profit or loss for the garment shop on that shirt during the sale?

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  10. 60
    A shopkeeper marked an item 50%50\% above its cost price. He then offered two successive discounts of 10%10\% and 20%20\% to a customer. If he made a profit of ₹80, at what price did he sell the item to that customer?

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  11. 61
    A shopkeeper has two types of pulses: one costing ₹60/kg and the other costing ₹90/kg. He mixes them in a specific ratio and sells the mixture at ₹84/kg, thereby earning a 20%20\% profit. In what ratio did he mix the two types of pulses?

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  12. 62
    A is three times more efficient as a worker than B, which allows A to complete a job in 60 days less than B. If they work together, they can finish the job in:

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  13. 63
    A cyclist has to cover a distance of 80 km. After cycling for 4 hours and 48 minutes, he finds that he has completed 45\frac{4}{5}th of the total distance. What is his speed in km/h?

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  14. 64
    Sarah invested amounts in three different schemes M, N, and O at simple interest rates of 10%10\% p.a., 12%12\% p.a., and 15%15\% p.a. respectively. If the total interest accrued in one year was ₹2282 and the amount invested in Scheme O was 180%180\% of the amount invested in Scheme M and 250%250\% of the amount invested in Scheme N, what was the amount invested in Scheme N?

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  15. 65
    A vertical pole of height H stands on the ground. From a point P on the ground, the angle of elevation of the top of the pole is 60∘60^\circ. From a different point Q, located 10 meters away from point P (directly along the line extending from the base of the pole), the angle of elevation to the top of the pole is 30∘30^\circ.What is the height of the pole?

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  16. 66
    A right circular cone has radius of 7 cm and a height of 24 cm. A sphere is placed inside the cone such that it touches the base and the slanted surface of the cone. Find the radius of this inscribed sphere.

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  17. 67
    If the perimeter of a regular octagon is 80 cm, what is the side length?

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  18. 68
    A circular wheel is divided into 8 equal sectors. If the area of one sector is 45 cm2\text{cm}^2, what is the radius of the wheel?

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  19. 69
    If the lateral surface area of a prism is 240 cm2\text{cm}^2 and height is 8 cm, what is the perimeter of the base?

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  20. 70
    Solve system: y=2x+1y = 2x + 1 and y=−x+4y = -x + 4

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  21. 71
    Simplify: 98−32+50\sqrt{98} - \sqrt{32} + \sqrt{50}

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  22. 72
    If two circles are touching internally how many common tangents do they have?

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  23. 73
    Two chords, AB and CD, are equal in length and are at a distance of 10 cm from the center of a circle. If the radius is 26 cm, what is the length of AB?

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  24. 74
    A sector of a circle with radius 6 cm has a central angle of 60∘60^\circ. What is the area of the corresponding segment?

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  25. 75
    Express 0.121212... as a fraction.

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English Comprehension

25 questions

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

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  2. 77
    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Obsequious

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

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  4. 79
    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Tooth and nail

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  5. 80
    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Steal a march on

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  6. 81
    Which is the correct spelling for a word meaning 'a very large number'?

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  7. 82
    Spot the correct spelling of an autism-linked speech echo.

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  8. 83
    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'A person who opposes official policy'.

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  9. 84
    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'Excessive self-importance or over-confidence.'

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  10. 85
    Choose the right collocation: The article offers a _____ critique of contemporary educational paradigms.

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  11. 86
    Select the correct option: The discovery, ___ was unexpected, altered the trajectory of the entire study.

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  12. 87
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: Not only does the report fail to address the structural gaps, (1)/ but also it overlooks the more pressing issue (2)/ of community exclusion which, according to activists, (3)/ have been systematically ignored for years. (4)

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  13. 88
    Change the following from active to passive: Did the analysts anticipate the sudden market downturn?

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  14. 89
    Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The monk carried a carved crosier into the sanctuary.

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  15. 90
    Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The ministers were being briefed about the situation by the intelligence officers.

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  16. 91
    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He *is going to abroad* for higher studies.

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  17. 92
    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She *avoids to go to crowded places.*

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  18. Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage : Art, in its manifold forms—visual, performative, literary, and auditory—constitutes a domain that transcends utilitarian function and enters the realm of the symbolic, the affective, and the transformative. Its significance within society cannot be reduced to decoration or diversion; rather, it operates as a mode of critical reflection, a vessel of collective memory, and a catalyst for socio-cultural evolution. At its core, art interrogates the contours of reality by reframing perception. Whether through the destabilizing surrealism of a Dali canvas or the dissonant harmonies of avant-garde music, art dislodges the observer from complacency and compels re-engagement with the world. It is in this function that art becomes not only an aesthetic but an epistemological act—challenging dominant paradigms and opening discursive space for marginalized narratives. Historically, art has served as an archive of civilizations, encoding within its mediums the aspirations, anxieties, and ideologies of its epoch. From the sacred iconography of temple frescoes to the protest murals adorning urban decay, art becomes a text through which power, resistance, and identity are simultaneously contested and constituted. This historical embeddedness renders art indispensable to understanding not only what a society creates but what it values and fears. In modern democracies, the role of art assumes a distinctly political dimension. Art enables dissent when speech is suppressed, and engenders empathy where rational argument fails. Satire, documentary film, and performance art often articulate the unspeakable, using metaphor and allusion to subvert censure. Yet this potential also renders art vulnerable—to censorship, commodification, and ideological co-option. When stripped of autonomy, art may devolve into propaganda or elitist ornamentation—devoid of critical function. The sociological function of art extends to its capacity to cultivate communal belonging and individual introspection simultaneously. Participatory forms of art—street theatre, public installations, folk traditions—dissolve the binaries of creator and audience, democratizing aesthetic engagement. Meanwhile, solitary encounters with a painting or a poem can occasion personal revelation, catharsis, or ethical inquiry. However, in the algorithmic age, where virality and visibility often dictate cultural value, art faces unprecedented commodification. The aesthetic is frequently reduced to a spectacle optimized for consumption, divorced from nuance, complexity, or transgression. The challenge, therefore, is to preserve the sanctity of artistic integrity in the face of market and media pressures that threaten to flatten it into banality. Ultimately, the role of art in society is neither static nor monolithic. It is a dialectical force—at once reflective and projective, disruptive and redemptive. To safeguard art is to safeguard the capacity of humanity to feel, to question, and to reimagine.
    93
    What is implied by describing art as an “epistemological act” in the passage?

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  19. 94
    The phrase "commodification of art" in the passage most nearly refers to:

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  20. 95
    According to the passage, how does art function in politically repressive environments?

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  21. 96
    Which of the following best explains the dialectical nature of art as per the last paragraph?

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  22. 97
    What is the closest meaning of the word “banality” as used in the sentence: “...threaten to flatten it into banality”?

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  23. 98
    Select the correct option for the Direct Speech conversion of the sentence below. The zoologist warned that the island’s carrying capacity might be exceeded should invasive species proliferate unchecked.

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  24. 99
    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. He said, “I bought a new laptop.”

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  25. 100
    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. A key strategy is to diversify energy sources, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable alternatives like solar, wind, and geothermal power. 2. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, the global community must drastically reduce its reliance on carbon-intensive energy production. 3. This shift not only decreases greenhouse gas emissions but also improves air quality and creates new economic opportunities. 4. Additionally, policies that promote energy efficiency in buildings and transportation can further lower overall energy consumption.

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