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SSC CGL Tier I, 15 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
    In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Mercury : Thermometer :: Fuel : ?

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  2. 2
    In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives Justice : Equity :: Governance : ?

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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. DAG, FCI, ?, JGM, LIO

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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. RST, UVW, XYZ, ?

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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. MNO, OPQ, QRS, ?

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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: PCHJ, PGPV, PKXH, POFT, ?

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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: BDFH, BFJN, BHNT, BJRZ, ?

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  8. 8
    Complete the series: 28, 42,59,79,102, ?

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

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  10. 10
    Which of the following is/are identical to the address given: Ajay Yadav 16A, Maple Heights, Sector 45, Gurgaon, 122001 1. Ajay Yadav 16A, Maple Heights, Sector 45, Gurgaon, 122001 2. Ajay Yadav 16A, Maple Heights, Sector 45, Gurugram, 122001 3. Ajay Yadav 16A, Maple Heights, Sector 45, Gurgaon, 122002 4. Ajay Yadav 16A, Maple Heights, Sector 45, Gurgaon, 122001

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  11. 11
    Which of the following is/are identical to the address given: Neha Singh 10/3, Crystal Park, Faridabad, 121001 1. Neha Singh 10/3, Crystal Park, Faridabad, 121001 2. Neha Singh 10/3, Crystal Park, Faridabad, 121002 3. Neha Singh 10-3, Crystal Park, Faridabad, 121001 4. Neha Singh 10/3, Crystal Park, Faridabad, 121001

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  12. 12
    Find the group of letters that best completes the analogy based on the given letter transformation pattern. PAPER : QBUFS :: STONE : ?

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  13. 13
    In the following question, a pair of letters is given, followed by its corresponding product of alphabetical positions (A = 1, B = 2, ..., Z = 26). A second pair of letters is given without its product. Identify the correct product for the second pair that maintains the same relationship as the first. HxL : 8×\times12 :: TxZ : ?

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  14. 14
    In a row of 60 students, Meena is 25th from the left and Rupa is 20th from the right. How many students are there between them?

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  15. 15
    In each of the following questions, the second word is formed by rearranging the letters of the first word according to a specific pattern. Identify the same rearrangement rule and apply it to the third word to select the correct answer from the given alternatives. EIGHTY : GIEYTH :: OUTPUT : ?

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  16. 16
    In each of the following questions, the second word is formed by rearranging the letters of the first word according to a specific pattern. Identify the same rearrangement rule and apply it to the third word to choose the correct answer from the given alternatives. NATION : ANTINO :: HUNGRY : ?

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  17. 17
    M introduces R as the son of the only brother of her mother's husband. How is R related to M?

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  18. 18
    What comes next in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

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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
    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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  21. 21
    Which group doesn’t match the pattern?

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  22. 22
    Introducing a boy, a woman says, 'He is the son of my only brother’s wife.' How is the boy related to the woman?

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  23. 23
    Given: P & Q: P is the husband of Q P % Q: P is the daughter of Q P # Q: P is the father of Q P @ Q: P is the brother of Q What does R # S & T mean?

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  24. 24
    Looking at a man, a woman said, ""His mother is the only daughter of my mother."" How is the man related to the woman?

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  25. 25
    If + = ×\times, ×\times = +, - = ÷\div; then 5 + 6 ×\times 2 - 2 = ?

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General Awareness

25 questions

  1. 26
    Consider the following statements about Gandhara art beyond stone sculptures: 1. A gold reliquary with figures in an arcade was found at Bimaran. 2. Intricately carved ivory plaques were discovered at Begram. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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  2. 27
    Which of the following best reflects the cultural significance of the Kanuma Festival in Andhra Pradesh?

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  3. 28
    Which traditional wind instrument, characterized by its ornate curved hornpipe design and ceremonial use in the folk music of Himachal Pradesh?

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  4. 29
    Consider the following statements on World Championship swimming events (50 m pool): 1) Men and women compete in identical freestyle distances from 50 m to 1500 m. 2) Individual Medley is held only up to 400 m for both genders. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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  5. 30
    In which year was the Amateur Athletics Federation of India (AAFI), responsible for managing Indian Athletics, established?

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  6. 31
    Where was the 17th edition of the joint India–Mongolia military exercise Nomadic Elephant held in 2025?

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  7. 32
    Over 60 Indian athletes participated in the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 held in which city?

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  8. 33
    Which of the following best describes 'Arranged Marriage' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni?

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  9. 34
    Which of the following best distinguishes glacial till from water-laid glacial sediments?

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  10. 35
    Consider the following statements about Gita Upadhyay: 1. She is a Hindi writer from Assam. 2. She translated The Diary of Anne Frank into Indian languages. 3. She was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2025. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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  11. 36
    Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Choose the correct option: Assertion (A): The Population Enumeration phase of Census 2011 in most parts of India was conducted in February 2011. Reason (R): House Listing and Housing Census was postponed to ensure simultaneous data collection.

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  12. 37
    Evaluate the following statements and select the option that is accurate: Statement 1: Sun-synchronous orbits allow satellites to maintain consistent local solar time over a specific region. Statement 2: This orbital feature is ideal for continuous solar-powered communication satellites in geostationary orbit.

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  13. 38
    Which part of the human brain regulates the circadian rhythm?

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  14. 39
    Which of the following statements regarding the constitutional responsibility of the Council of Ministers (CoM) is/are correct? 1) The Union Council of Ministers is collectively accountable to the Lok Sabha. 2) In states with bicameral legislatures, the State CoM is collectively responsible to the Legislative Council.

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  15. 40
    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1) The Governor's discretionary power to recommend President's Rule is mentioned in Article 356(1). 2) The 41st Constitutional Amendment curtailed the Governor's term from 5 years to 4 years. 3) The Sarkaria Commission advised that Governors should not be removed before completing their term unless in rare and compelling circumstances.

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  16. 41
    The least distance of distinct vision for a normal human eye is approximately:

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  17. 42
    What is the maximum detention period a Magistrate can authorize under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita(BNSS), 2023, for offences punishable with less than 10 years, before default bail applies?

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  18. 43
    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): SVAMITVA scheme provides property cards using drone technology. Reason (R): It covers rural and urban areas.

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  19. 44
    Poikkal Kuthirai Aattam, or dummy horse dance, is performed primarily during religious festivals in which state?

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  20. 45
    What does a lower score on the Corruption Perception Index (e.g., closer to 0) indicate?

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  21. 46
    Which of the following pairs correctly represents agro-based industries?

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  22. 47
    Which national park recorded successful reintroduction of the Great Indian Bustard into the wild in 2025?

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  23. 48
    Which of the following was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights?

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  24. 49
    Which payload monitors solar wind at L1?

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  25. 50
    Consider the following statements: 1. Indian federalism is biased towards the Centre. 2. The Constitution uses the word 'federal' explicitly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

  1. 51
    Simplify: (3.2−135)+(214÷0.5)\left(3.2 - 1\frac{3}{5}\right) + \left(2\frac{1}{4} \div 0.5\right)

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  2. 52
    A ₹36,000 annual bonus is distributed among Sales, Marketing, and Operations in a 4:5:3 ratio. Marketing uses ₹3,000 for team building and ₹1,500 for an intern, then allocates the rest to two top performers in a 5:4 ratio. How much does the top performer with the smaller share receive?

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  3. 53
    Which of the following represents the correct simplified value of the continued fraction:x=1+12+12+12x = 1 + \frac{1}{2 + \frac{1}{2 + \frac{1}{2}}}

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  4. 54
    Kapil invested ₹1,00,000 in a business. After 3 months, Manish joined with ₹80,000. After 3 more months, Kapil withdrew ₹40,000. Find their profit ratio at the end of the year.

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  5. 55
    A invests ₹60,000 while B invests ₹90,000, with A's investment lasting for 10 months and B's for 8 months. The total profit amounts to ₹40,000. What is the A's share ?

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  6. 56
    The overall average salary for all employees in an office is ₹16,000. Officers earn an average salary of ₹28,000, while non-officers make an average of ₹10,000. If there are 15 officers, determine the number of non-officers.

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  7. 57
    Three numbers are such that when the sum of any two of them is added to half of the third, the results are 210, 198, and 192 respectively. What is the average of the three numbers?

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  8. 58
    In a competitive exam with 120 questions, there are three sections: General Knowledge (20 questions), Reasoning (50 questions), and English (50 questions). A candidate answered 70% of General Knowledge, 50% of Reasoning, and 30% of English questions correctly. If the minimum passing score is 60%, how many more questions did the candidate need to answer correctly to pass?

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  9. 59
    Find the compound interest on ₹7,000 at 9% p.a. for 1 year 8 months, compounded annually.

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  10. 60
    If the amount at the end of the 2nd year and 3rd year on a certain principal at compound interest is ₹12,000 and ₹13,200 respectively, find the rate of interest per annum.

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  11. 61
    A stationery shop owner buys three types of notebooks. The first type costs him 5 notebooks for ₹20, the second 2 notebooks for ₹9, and the third 10 notebooks for ₹45. He mixes them in the ratio 3:4:33 : 4 : 3. If he sells all the notebooks at 4 for ₹19, what is his approximate gain or loss percentage?

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  12. 62
    A seller bought three different types of mobile covers, C1, C2, and C3. The ratio of their selling prices was 3:4:5. He made a profit of 25% on C1, 10% on C2, but incurred a loss of 20% on C3. What was his approximate percent gain or loss in the entire transaction?

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  13. 63
    A high-end watch is initially marked up by 50% above its cost price. During a sale, it is offered at a discount of 20% on its marked price. However, a special customer receives an additional discount of y% on the discounted price, bringing the final selling price to ₹4320. If the shopkeeper still makes a profit of 8% on the cost price after all discounts, what was the original cost price of the watch and the value of y?

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  14. 64
    A and B can complete a task in 12 days and 18 days, respectively. They begin the work together, but B leaves after 4 days. How many more days will A take to finish the remaining work?

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  15. 65
    A shopkeeper mixes two qualities of tea. The first quality costs ₹150 per kg and is mixed with the second quality in the ratio 4:54 : 5. If the mixture is sold at ₹130 per kg (at no profit, no loss), what is the cost per kg of the second quality of tea?

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  16. 66
    A and B can complete a certain task together in 30 days. After A works for 16 days, B is left to finish the remaining work by himself in 44 days. How many days would it take for B to complete the entire task on his own?

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  17. 67
    A container holds a mixture of Orange, Apple, and Guava juices in the ratio of 5:7:4 respectively. 24 litres of this mixture is taken out, and then 10 litres of orange juice and 6 litres of guava juice are added to the vessel. If the resultant quantity of apple juice is 14 litres more than the resultant quantity of orange juice, what was the initial quantity of mixture in the vessel (in litres)?

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  18. 68
    A delivery van travels at a constant speed of 60 km/h to cover a certain route in 1 hour and 45 minutes. If traffic increases the time taken by 15 minutes, by what percentage must the van's average speed decrease to complete the route?

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  19. 69
    A student walks from his home to school at a speed of 4 km/h and reaches 15 minutes late. If he increases his speed to 6 km/h, he reaches 5 minutes early. What is the distance (in km) from his home to school?

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  20. 70
    The cost of fencing a circular ground at ₹120/m is ₹3,768. Find the radius of the ground.

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  21. 71
    A circular logo of radius 14 cm is fitted perfectly inside a square plaque. Find the area of unused square space around the circle.

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  22. 72
    A circular clock has a radius of 14 cm. Calculate the distance covered by the tip of the minute hand in 30 minutes, assuming it is positioned at the edge of the clock face? (Use π\pi= 22/7)

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  23. 73
    What is the slope of line perpendicular to y=−3x+7y = -3x + 7?

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  24. 74
    Given, x−1x=3x - \frac{1}{x} = 3, find the value of x4+1x4x^4 + \frac{1}{x^4}.

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  25. 75
    2.5%2.5\% of 200200 = ?

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English Comprehension

25 questions

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

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  2. 77
    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Fiddle while Rome burns

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

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  4. 79
    Identify the misspelt word

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  5. 80
    Spot the correct spelling of a happy accident adjective.

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  6. 81
    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A state of mental weariness and lack of enthusiasm'.

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  7. 82
    Select the correct option: The architect argued that aesthetics should not be subordinated ___ functionality.

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  8. 83
    Select the correct option: If the security protocol ___ breached, the system alerts administrators instantly.

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  9. 84
    Select the correct option: Although the experiment had been meticulously designed, unforeseen variables ___ the reliability of its conclusions.

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  10. 85
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: It remains unclear whether the board intends to implement the proposal (1)/ or if the statement was merely a strategic ploy (2)/ aimed at appeasing shareholders (3)/ in light of the recent legal setbacks. (4)

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  11. 86
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The presumption, not that the policies themselves were ill-conceived but rather that their rhetorical framing—laden with abstractions alien to grassroots discourse— (1)/ have contributed more to civic apathy (2)/ than implementation failures per se, reflects a deeper institutional detachment (3)/ than previously acknowledged. (4)

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  12. 87
    Change the following from active to passive: The university may confer honorary degrees upon exceptional scholars.

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  13. 88
    Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The legal scholar revised the digest of civil statutes.

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  14. 89
    Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The instructions have been misunderstood by many candidates.

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  15. Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from being a peripheral philanthropic gesture to an integral strategic imperative in contemporary business ecosystems. Modern corporations are increasingly cognizant of their multifaceted responsibilities—not only to shareholders but also to employees, consumers, communities, and the environment. This paradigm shift reflects a recognition that long-term profitability and sustainability are inextricably linked to ethical conduct and inclusive growth. CSR transcends token charity; it encompasses deliberate initiatives aimed at environmental stewardship, equitable labour practices, transparent governance, and community development. For instance, corporations may engage in afforestation drives, fund educational scholarships, ensure fair wages, or invest in renewable energy solutions. Such undertakings are not merely altruistic—they bolster corporate reputation, foster consumer loyalty, and mitigate regulatory risks. In some jurisdictions, like India, CSR has been legislated, mandating certain profit thresholds to be reinvested into socially beneficial projects, thereby institutionalizing moral capitalism. However, genuine CSR is distinguished from superficial public relations exercises by its intent, consistency, and impact measurement. Tokenistic CSR—where companies engage in isolated acts of giving to polish their public image—can often be counterproductive, exposing ethical hollowness when scrutinized. Conversely, purpose-driven CSR, embedded into core business strategies, can catalyze innovation and expand market reach, especially in underserved regions. Furthermore, stakeholders—particularly the socially conscious millennial and Gen Z demographics—now scrutinize corporate behaviour with unprecedented vigilance. With social media amplifying accountability, any dissonance between a company's stated values and its actions can provoke swift reputational damage. Therefore, CSR today is as much about risk mitigation as it is about value creation. Ultimately, the most impactful CSR initiatives are those that align profit motives with societal advancement. When businesses act not merely as economic entities but as responsible social agents, they contribute meaningfully to holistic progress, bridging the chasm between commerce and conscience.
    90
    What does the author primarily convey about CSR in modern times?

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  16. 91
    Which action reflects purpose-driven CSR as per the paragraph?

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  17. 92
    How does the author differentiate genuine CSR from tokenistic CSR?

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  18. 93
    What is the role of legislation in CSR according to the passage?

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  19. 94
    Why are millennials and Gen Z considered important in the CSR discourse?

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  20. 95
    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He walked slowly *lest he should fall*.

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  21. 96
    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: He speaks English *good*.

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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, "My parents will arrive today."

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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. He said that he wished to speak with the manager.

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  24. 99
    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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  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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