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SSC CGL Tier I, 18 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
    Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. QAZ, RBY, SCX, TDW, ?

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  2. 2
    Choose the address that is the same as the one given below. Flat No. 12B, Sunrise Towers,Park Street, Kolkata,West Bengal - 700016

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  3. 3
    Choose the address that is the same as the one given below. Sample Address: #301, Galaxy Towers,Hinoo, Ranchi,Jharkhand - 834002

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  4. 4
    Consider the following statement and choose the option that follows. Statement: The railway authority decided to reduce ticket prices on long-distance trains. Assumptions: I. Lower prices will attract more passengers. II. The authority wants to compete with airlines.

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  5. 5
    Consider the following statement and choose the option that follows. Statements: I. Banks have increased staff training on cyber security. II. There has been a surge in cyber attacks.

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  6. 6
    Find the WRONG term in the given series. 5, 10, 15, 26, 37, 50

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  7. 7
    Replace special characters with mathematical signs as given in options to make it meaningful equation. 16#4@2=6216 \# 4 @ 2 = 62

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  8. 8
    Which two signs should be swapped to correct the following? 28÷4×3−5+7=1928 \div 4 \times 3 - 5 + 7 = 19

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  9. 9
    By interchanging the given two signs which of the following equation will be NOT correct? ++ and −- I. 18÷3+8×5−4=2018 \div 3 + 8 \times 5 - 4 = 20 II. 6+8×9÷3−4=146 + 8 \times 9 \div 3 - 4 = 14

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  10. 10
    In a family, there are 6 members P, Q, R, S, T and U. - P and Q are a married couple - R is the son of P - T is the sister of R - Q is the mother of S U is the brother of P. Who is the father of S?

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  11. 11
    What comes at the place of question mark: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

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  12. 12
    Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: The library will remain closed on Sunday due to renovation. I. The renovation is planned for Sunday. II. People cannot use the library this Sunday.

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  13. 13
    Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: The price of petrol has increased due to international oil prices. Conclusions: I. Petrol prices are linked to global markets. II. The government has no control over fuel prices.

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  14. 14
    Find the option that best completes the analogy. DP : XZ :: EN : ?

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  15. 15
    If "CANADA" is written as "ADANAC", what is "MEXICO" written as?

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  16. 16
    What comes next? ZYX, YXW, XWV, WVU, ?

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  17. 17
    Find the odd one out from the given alternatives:

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  18. 18
    Instruction: In a certain code language, Greek letters are used to represent English letters consistently. Using the provided code, decode the target sequence. If γ α λ α ξ ι α\gamma\,\alpha\,\lambda\,\alpha\,\xi\,\iota\,\alpha is coded as GALAXIA, σ τ α ρ\sigma\,\tau\,\alpha\,\rho is coded as STAR, Question: Then what does σ γ α λ α\sigma\,\gamma\,\alpha\,\lambda\,\alpha represent?

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  19. 19
    In a 30 L mixture, milk : water = 3 : 2. How much water must be added to make the ratio 1 : 1?

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  20. 20
    Find the LCM of 12, 18, 30?

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  21. 21
    If 10@2=12010 @ 2 = 120 and 5@5=1005 @ 5 = 100, what is 8@38 @ 3?

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  22. 22
    If P is the brother of Q, R is the sister of Q, and S is the father of P, how is R related to S?

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  23. 23
    Find the next number in the series: 10, 21, 43, 87, ?, 351

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  24. 24
    If a man's present age is twice what it was 10 years ago, what is his current age?

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  25. 25
    The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Accordingly identify the incorrect combination 6, 7, 16, 51, 210

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General Awareness

25 questions

  1. 26
    The Nabanna (new rice) during the Nuakhai festival in Sambalpur, Odisha, is first offered to which deity?

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  2. 27
    Which of the following pairs of temple style & region are correctly matched? 1. Vesara – Deccan 2. Rekha-Deul – Odisha 3. Bhumija – Malwa 4. Kalinga – Tamil Nadu

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  3. 28
    According to the Gupta dynasty's administrative structure, which one of the following pairs of officer and role is correctly matched?

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  4. 29
    Which of the following is a folk song form of Jharkhand that reflects the lived experiences, social unity, and often accompanies dance and drama performances?

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  5. 30
    What is the standard width of a singles badminton court as per international regulations?

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  6. 31
    Who among the following Chola emperors constructed the grand temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram?

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  7. 32
    Read the following statements: Statement I: The Act of 1793 followed the tradition of personal rule without bringing in any legal reforms. Statement II: Judges were assigned to interpret laws rather than depend on the ruler's personal judgment. Which of the above statements is/are true?

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  8. 33
    Consider the following statements about the high jump: 1) The minimum length of the runway is 15 meters. 2) The diameter of the crossbar ranges between 15 cm and 20 cm. Which of the statements is/are correct?

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  9. 34
    Which of the following best reflects the strategic impact of the India–Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) after three years of implementation?

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  10. 35
    An Area of Darkness is a travelogue by which Indian author?

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  11. 36
    Which Indian fencer secured the bronze medal in the women's Cadet Epee category at the 2022 Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships?

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  12. 37
    Which of the following statements about the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023 is correct?

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  13. 38
    Fill in the blanks: The Union Home Minister chairs a Zonal Council meeting as _____ chairman.

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  14. 39
    Which of the following statements regarding human antibodies is/are accurate? 1. IgG constitutes the largest proportion of antibodies in human blood. 2. IgE plays a key role in allergic responses. 3. IgA is primarily located in bodily secretions such as saliva and breast milk.

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  15. 40
    Arrange the following in chronological order: A) Sarkaria Commission report submitted B) Inter-State Council constituted C) Punchhi Commission constituted

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  16. 41
    Fill in the Blank: Tippani arises from the ______ region of Gujarat.

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  17. 42
    Which of the following is a key economic role of the government in both developed and developing countries?

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  18. 43
    The 2025 Global Peace Index indicates that global peacefulness has generally shown a:

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  19. 44
    When was the first Industrial Policy announced in independent India?

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  20. 45
    Read the following statements carefully and choose the correct option regarding Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion (A): Globalization led to increased inequality in India. Reason (R): Growth was unevenly distributed, benefiting mostly urban elite and service sectors.

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  21. 46
    Disinvestment involves selling stakes in?

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  22. 47
    Which one of the following National Park–State pairs is correctly matched?

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  23. 48
    The concept of "Reasonable Classification" as a limitation to the Right to Equality (Article 14) was established in which case?

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  24. 49
    Match the dance with its core tribe/community.
    DanceTribe/Community
    1. KalbeliaA. Nomadic snake-charmers of Rajasthan
    2. PanthiB. Satnami (Chhattisgarh)
    3. Dangi NrityaC. Dang district Bhil-origin tribes
    4. PaikaD. Khandayat warrior caste of Odisha

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  25. 50
    Identify the incorrect match of satellite type and application:

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Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

  1. 51
    If 30%30\% of mm is equal to 18%18\% of nn, what is the ratio m:nm : n?

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  2. 52
    Find the value of 388+127+289\sqrt{388 + \sqrt{127 + \sqrt{289}}}

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  3. 53
    Identify the incorrect relationship(s) from the list below: (i) 6+2=5+3\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{2} = \sqrt{5} + \sqrt{3} (ii) 6+2<5+3\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{2} < \sqrt{5} + \sqrt{3} (iii) 6+2>5+3\sqrt{6} + \sqrt{2} > \sqrt{5} + \sqrt{3}

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  4. 54
    A bookseller purchases 5 novels at the marked price of 4 novels from a distributor. If he then sells these novels to customers, offering a discount of 5%5\% on the marked price, what is his profit percentage?

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  5. 55
    A and B can finish a certain job in 28 and 35 days, respectively. They started working together, but A left after a while, and B managed to complete the remaining work in 17 days. How many days did A work before leaving?

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  6. 56
    Given, x+1x=4x + \frac{1}{x} = 4, Find the value of: x6+1x6−3(x4+1x4)+4(x2+1x2)x^6 + \frac{1}{x^6} - 3\left(x^4 + \frac{1}{x^4}\right) + 4\left(x^2 + \frac{1}{x^2}\right)

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  7. 57
    Reena borrowed Rs. 1200 at simple interest for a number of years equal to the rate of interest. At the end of the loan term, she paid Rs. 432 in interest. What was the interest rate?

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  8. 58
    A person invested ₹20,000 in two different schemes. He invested one part for 4 years at 8%8\% simple interest and the other part for the same duration at 10%10\% simple interest. If the interest earned from the second part was ₹2,240 more than the interest earned from the first part, how much money was invested in the second scheme?

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  9. 59
    A rock climber uses a rope to ascend a cliff. If the vertical height of the cliff is 35 meters and the rope makes an angle of 30∘30^\circ with the level ground, what is the minimum length of the rope required to reach the top?

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  10. 60
    A marble is spherical in shape with a radius of 4 cm. If the marble is placed inside a cube with side length 10 cm, what is the volume of the cube that is not occupied by the marble?

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  11. 61
    Two hemispheres of radii 2 cm and 4 cm respectively are melted and recast into another hemisphere. What is the approximate total surface area of the newly formed hemisphere?

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  12. 62
    If all three dimensions of a cuboid are increased by 10%10\%, the volume increases by what percentage?

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  13. 63
    A cone is sliced into two sections by a plane that is parallel to its base, with the upper section representing 18\frac{1}{8} of the overall volume. What is the ratio of the heights of the smaller cone to the original cone?

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  14. 64
    If sin⁡A=35\sin A = \frac{3}{5} and cos⁡B=1213\cos B = \frac{12}{13}, AA and B∈(0,π2)B \in \left(0, \frac{\pi}{2}\right), find sin⁡(A+B)\sin(A + B).

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  15. 65
    A tower generates a shadow that is 40 meters long when the sun's angle of elevation is 45 degrees. What is the height of the tower?

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  16. 66
    A line y=mx+2y = mx + 2 passes through (3,8)(3, 8). Find mm.

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  17. 67
    A sector of a circle has a central angle of 120∘120^\circ and a radius of 5 cm. Another sector of the same circle has a central angle of 2π/32\pi/3 radians. What is the ratio of the area of the first sector to the area of the second sector?

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  18. 68
    What is the measure of each interior angle in a regular eight-sided polygon?

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  19. 69
    In a trapezoid, the two parallel sides are in the ratio 3:5. If the height of the trapezoid is 10 cm and its total area is 240 cm2240\ \text{cm}^2, determine the lengths of the parallel sides.

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  20. 70
    △ABC\triangle ABC has sides AB = 5 cm, BC = 6 cm, AC = 7 cm. △XYZ\triangle XYZ is congruent to △ABC\triangle ABC. What is the perimeter of △XYZ\triangle XYZ?

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  21. 71
    Given, x+1x=4\sqrt{x} + \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} = 4, then what is x+1xx + \frac{1}{x}?

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  22. 72
    If cot⁡A=2\cot A = 2, then sin⁡A−cos⁡A=?\sin A - \cos A = ?

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  23. 73
    A circle has radius 7 cm. A tangent is drawn from an external point P. If the length of the tangent is 24 cm, what is the distance from P to the center of the circle?

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  24. 74
    From a point outside a circle, two tangents are drawn to the circle. If one of the tangents measures 12 cm, what is the length of the other tangent?

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  25. 75
    Evaluate: (0.043+0.023)÷(0.23+0.13)(0.04^3 + 0.02^3) \div (0.2^3 + 0.1^3)

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English Comprehension

25 questions

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

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  2. 77
    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: EBULLIENT

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

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  4. 79
    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Gall and wormwood

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  5. 80
    Choose the correct spelling of a word meaning 'a person of high rank or title'.

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  6. 81
    Choose the correctly spelt word for Expression of mild disapproval

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  7. 82
    Choose the correct one-word substitution for: 'A person who is excessively concerned with minor details'.

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  8. 83
    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: "To leave suddenly and hurriedly".

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  9. 84
    Fill in the Blanks : Had they submitted the proposal earlier, they _____ the funding.

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  10. 85
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The CEO along with his deputies (1)/ were present during the final negotiations (2)/ with the investors (3)/ and regulators. (4)/

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  11. 86
    Change the following from active to passive: The storm damaged many houses.

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  12. 87
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: If the allegations were substantiated (1)/ and procedural lapses proven, the committee might have (2)/ had enough reason to initiate an internal probe (3)/ which never occurred. (4)

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  13. 88
    Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The bishop wore a mitre embroidered with gold thread.

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  14. 89
    Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The findings were interpreted to have been misrepresented by the spokesperson in the official release.

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  15. 90
    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: I am liking this movie a lot.

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  16. Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage : In contemporary discourse, "free will" is often celebrated as the cornerstone of individual autonomy and democratic agency. Yet, a deeper examination reveals that this perceived freedom may be more constructed than authentic. Modern society, while outwardly championing liberty, subtly engineers conformity through systems of social conditioning, digital surveillance, and algorithmic manipulation. The choices we make—what to wear, what to consume, even what to believe—are frequently shaped less by volition than by invisible frameworks of control. Consumer behavior is a telling example. Market forces, armed with behavioral data and predictive analytics, sculpt preferences before individuals are even conscious of them. Personalization engines masquerade as facilitators of choice, but in reality, they nudge individuals toward decisions already engineered to optimize corporate profit. Similarly, social media platforms curate information ecosystems that reinforce existing biases, creating cognitive echo chambers that masquerade as informed choice. Even political decisions—arguably the most significant expression of agency—are susceptible to manipulation. Campaign strategies leveraging psychographic profiling can influence voting behavior by exploiting psychological vulnerabilities rather than rational deliberation. The illusion of participation, thus, replaces genuine engagement. Moreover, societal norms, instilled through education, media, and cultural traditions, define the boundaries within which 'freedom' operates. A person may "choose" a career path, but that choice is often filtered through expectations shaped by socioeconomic class, geography, and familial pressures. What appears voluntary is often a conditioned response disguised as self-determination. To be clear, this is not an argument for fatalism, but rather a call for awareness. Recognizing the architecture that underpins our choices is the first step toward reclaiming autonomy. True agency, therefore, is not the absence of influence but the conscious interrogation of it. Without such reflection, free will in modern society may remain a comforting mirage rather than an existential reality.
    91
    What is the central argument of the passage?

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  17. 92
    What is meant by "cognitive echo chambers"?

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  18. 93
    According to the passage, how do personalization algorithms affect consumer choice?

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  19. 94
    Why does the author mention career choices in the context of free will?

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  20. 95
    What tone best describes the author's perspective?

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  21. 96
    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. Rita said, "I haven't eaten anything."

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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. They said, "We shall overcome this challenge together."

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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 lawyer said that had the evidence not been tampered with, the verdict could have been different.

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  24. 99
    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. Artificial intelligence is a field of computer science focused on creating machines that can simulate human cognitive functions. 2. This process is used in various applications, from self-driving cars to medical diagnosis systems. 3. This is typically achieved by training machine learning models on vast datasets, allowing them to identify patterns and make predictions. 4. Through this training, an AI system learns to perform specific tasks, such as recognizing objects in images or translating text.

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  25. 100
    Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage. 1. Therefore, protecting them is a shared responsibility. 2. Coral reefs are vital marine ecosystems. 3. They provide habitats for countless species and protect coastlines. 4. Pollution and climate change pose severe threats to their survival.

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