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SSC CGL Tier I, 21 Sep 2025, Shift 1 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
    If in the word ELECTRIC, all vowels are removed, which letter will be the 3rd3^{rd} from the left?

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  2. 2
    Choose the address that is the same as the one given below. Sample Address:Flat 3C, White Lily Tower,Rajendra Nagar, Patna,Bihar - 800016

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  3. 3
    Consider the following statement and choose the option that follows. Statement: The interest rates on fixed deposits have been lowered. Inferences: I. Investors may shift to alternative investment options. II. Fixed deposits are no longer considered safe.

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  4. 4
    Replace special characters with mathematical signs as given in options to make it meaningful equation. 12 $ 4 & 2 = 50

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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: BEY BIU BMQ BQM ?

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  6. 6
    What is the remainder when 987654321 is divided by 9?

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  7. 7
    Identify the correct pair of signs to interchange. 12×2+6÷3−8=812 \times 2 + 6 \div 3 - 8 = 8

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  8. 8
    Identify the pattern. 111X222, 222X333, 333X444, _______. Which fits next?

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  9. 9
    Identify the word that is different.

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  10. 10
    Choose the odd one out.

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  11. 11
    A is B’s father. C is B’s sister. D is A’s wife. How is D related to C?

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  12. 12
    If A is the father of B, but B is not the son of A, then how is B related to A?

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  13. 13
    Find the next number in the series: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?, 729

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  14. 14
    Your team misses a major deadline. What do you do as team lead?

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  15. 15
    If 2 = 12 3 = 36 4=80 5=150 6=252 7=392 Then 8 = ?

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  16. 16
    Directions: Study the following information to answer the given Questions: Eight persons Dhruv, Dipak, Khush, Sapna, Sudhir, Vaibhav, Vimal and Vivek lives on eight different floors of 8-storey building from bottom to top such as ground floor is numbered as 1st and top floor is numbered as 8th.Vaibhav lives on even numbered floor but not on 6th floor. Vivek lives below Khush’s floor. Sudhir lives two floors above Dipak’s floor. Dhruv lives on an even numbered floor but not adjacent to Sudhir’s floor. Vaibhav lives just above Vimal’s floor. Khush lives on 3rd floor. Sudhir does not live on topmost floor. Sapna’s floor is not adjacent to Dipak’s floor. How many persons live between Vaibhav’s and Dipak’s floor?

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  17. 17
    Directions: These questions are based on the following information. There are 7 family members: P, Q, R, S, T, U and V going to a party. There are three generations in which only two are married couples. P is the grandfather of U who is a male. R is the son in law of S.V is the son of Q.S has only two children, both of the same gender. T is the sister in law of R. How many males are there?

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  18. 18
    Read the following statement carefully and identify the conclusion that follows. Statement: All musicians are artists. Some artists are dancers. No dancer is blind. Conclusions: I. Some artists are not blind. II. All blind are not dancers.

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  19. 19
    The letters given below, when are arranged, form an appropriate (Meaningful) word: A V S E B O R I N T O What is the position of letter A in the word formed from the left?

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  20. 20
    What comes next in the series? A, D, G, J, ?

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  21. 21
    What comes next? CE, EG, GI, ?

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  22. 22
    If ‘×\times’ = ‘+’, ‘+’ = ‘−-’, ‘−-’ = ‘×\times’, and ‘/’ = ‘÷\div’, then which equation is correct?

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  23. 23
    What should come at the place of question mark? 2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ?

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  24. 24
    In a room of 6 people, how many different handshakes are possible if each person shakes hands once with every other?

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  25. 25
    If BRICK is coded as CSJDL, how is CSJDL coded?

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General Awareness

25 questions

  1. 26
    Which of the following is a main goal of the Chabahar port project?

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  2. 27
    Which government initiative focuses on improving the road infrastructure in rural areas of India?

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  3. 28
    Which major legal framework does the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, seek to align with in recognizing electronic evidence?

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  4. 29
    Which Indian state has become the first to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?

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  5. 30
    'Permaculture', a term often seen in the news, pertains to:

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  6. 31
    Chambal Ravines are found in which Indian states?

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  7. 32
    The first recorded origin of Bonalu festival is traced back to which disease outbreak in Hyderabad?

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  8. 33
    Consider the following statements about Chittorgarh Fort: 1. The fort features iconic structures like the Vijay Stambha and Kirti Stambha. 2. The fort complex includes nineteen main temples. 3. Its main entrance was established in the 5th century. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  9. 34
    Elite long jumpers typically use how many strides in their approach run?

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  10. 35
    In ancient India, Chanhudaro was primarily a centre for:

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  11. 36
    Consider the following statements regarding political rivalries in early medieval India: Statement I: The Rashtrakutas launched several campaigns to gain control over the region of Kanauj. Statement II: The Pratiharas were primarily based in eastern India, while the Palas were established in the western and central regions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  12. 37
    Who introduced the law that abolished the practice of Sati in British India in 1829?

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  13. 38
    Which of the following statements about India’s participation in the 2008 Beijing Olympics is correct? 1) India won medals in Shooting, Boxing, and Wrestling, including its first-ever individual Olympic Gold. 2) Saina Nehwal participated in the women’s singles badminton event representing India. Which of the above statements are correct?

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  14. 39
    Which of the following best encapsulates the core philosophy presented in Shane Watson’s book 'The Winner's Mindset'?

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  15. 40
    Read the statements below and choose the correct option regarding the 38th National Games: Statement 1: The 38th National Games were held in Uttarakhand. Statement 2: It was the first edition of the National Games held across multiple cities in the state.

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  16. 41
    Fill in the blanks: The Rajya Sabha’s special power under Art 249 allows it to authorise Parliament to legislate on a ______ List subject.

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  17. 42
    Read the following statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The development of Spark Torch Igniters is essential for the feasibility of fully reusable rocket booster stages and spacecraft requiring multiple engine firings in orbit. Reason (R): Spark Torch Igniters provide highly reliable and repeatable ignition capability in vacuum conditions, a critical requirement for successive engine restarts during complex mission profiles.

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  18. 43
    Which of the following statements about the Inter-State Council (ISC) is/are correct? A) The Inter-State Council is headed by the Prime Minister of India. B) It functions as a recommendatory body rather than a tribunal for dispute resolution.

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  19. 44
    Which mirror type is used in solar furnaces to focus sunlight?

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  20. 45
    Lavani is a rhythmic and sensual folk dance form from Maharashtra. What is the traditional percussion instrument used to accompany it?

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  21. 46
    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct option: Assertion (A): Increase in autonomous investment leads to a multiplied rise in national income. Reason (R): This happens because of the marginal propensity to save being less than one.

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  22. 47
    Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): The Global Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) rankings gave maximum weightage to starting a business. Reason (R): Starting a business was one of the 10 indicators considered.

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  23. 48
    What led to regional disparity despite the overall success of the Green Revolution?

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  24. 49
    Consider the following statements regarding India's Ramsar Sites: 1. India has the highest number of Ramsar sites in South Asia. 2. Keibul Lamjao is the only floating National Park in the world and is also a Ramsar site. 3. All Ramsar sites in India are located in coastal regions.

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  25. 50
    Which type of sale allows partial transfer of PSU ownership to private hands?

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Quantitative Aptitude

25 questions

  1. 51
    What is the smallest number that must be added to 2378 to make it a perfect square?

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  2. 52
    A bakery produced 5000 cakes at a total cost of ₹250,000. They gave away 500 cakes for a promotional event. For the remaining cakes, they offered a 20%20\% discount on the market price of ₹75 per cake. Additionally, they gave one cake free with every 9 cakes bought. If all 5000 cakes were distributed, what is their overall gain or loss percentage?

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  3. 53
    What is the compound interest on Rs. 8000 for 2 year at 10%10\% per annum?

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  4. 54
    A certain sum becomes 4 times itself in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years will it become 12 times itself at the same rate?

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  5. 55
    Which of the following is a perfect square and an Integer?

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  6. 56
    The speed of a train is 110 kmph. Find the distance covered by the train in 100 seconds.

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  7. 57
    If the ratio of capital of A and B is 3:23:2 and the time for which they invested is in the ratio 2:32:3, then the profit ratio is:

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  8. 58
    A company designs a new chocolate box in the shape of a regular right pyramid with a square base. The base side of the box is 10 cm and its height is 12 cm. Due to packaging constraints, the box can only be filled up to 90%90\% of its total volume. If the company wants to estimate the total cost of chocolate, knowing that 1 cm3\text{cm}^3 of chocolate costs ₹0.50, what is the cost of chocolate to fill one such box?

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  9. 59
    Consider a right trapezoidal field. Its two parallel sides are 30 meters and 50 meters long. One of its non-parallel sides, which acts as the height, measures 20 meters. What is the area of this field?

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  10. 60
    A hexagon is drawn inside a circle with a radius of 21 cm. Determine the approximate area of the hexagon.

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  11. 61
    A town has males and females in a ratio of 3:23:2. After 5 years, the male population increases by 10%10\%, and the female population by 25%25\%. What is the new ratio?

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  12. 62
    A triangle has sides 8 cm and 10 cm, and the angle between them is 120∘120^\circ. What is its area?

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  13. 63
    A man spends 80%80\% of his income. His income has increased by 25%25\%, but his expenditure remains the same. By what percent have his savings increased?

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  14. 64
    Sameer can complete a work in 16 days. In how many days will the work be completed by Ajay, if his efficiency is 60%60\% more than that of Sameer?

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  15. 65
    A right prism has a base in the shape of a trapezium with parallel sides 10 cm and 6 cm, and height 4 cm. If the prism height is 15 cm, what is the volume?

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  16. 66
    The average of a group of 11 numbers is 61. If the first six numbers have an average of 57 and the last six numbers have an average of 65, what is the sixth number?

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  17. 67
    A chemist prepares 60 liters of antiseptic solution by mixing two liquids 'A' and 'B' in the ratio 2:32:3. If the cost of 'A' is Rs. 45/liter and 'B' is Rs. 30/liter, what is the average cost per liter of the final solution?

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  18. 68
    If sin⁡A+cos⁡A=1\sin A + \cos A = 1, then find the value of sin⁡4A+cos⁡4A\sin^4 A + \cos^4 A.

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  19. 69
    If sin⁡A=0.6\sin A = 0.6 and cos⁡A=0.8\cos A = 0.8, what is tan⁡A\tan A?

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  20. 70
    If y=mx+1y = mx + 1 passes through (2,5)(2,5), find m.

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  21. 71
    If sin⁡A=45\sin A = \frac{4}{5} and A is acute, find cot⁡(90∘−A)\cot(90^\circ - A).

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  22. 72
    If the measure of an exterior angle of a regular polygon is 20∘20^\circ, determine the total number of its sides.

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  23. 73
    In a triangle with vertices P(x, y), Q(5, -1), and R(2, 6), the Centroid is at G(4, 2). What are the coordinates of vertex P?

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  24. 74
    If x=2+1x = \sqrt{2} + 1, find x2−2x^2 - 2.

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  25. 75
    In △\triangleABC, a median AD is drawn to side BC. What is the ratio of the area of △\triangleABD to the area of △\triangleACD?

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English Comprehension

25 questions

  1. Read the passage and answer the questions: The metamorphosis of a butterfly epitomizes one of nature’s most intricate and captivating transformations. The life cycle initiates with the deposition of fragile eggs, often hidden on the underside of leaves, ensuring immediate access to nourishment upon hatching. Once emerged, the larva — or caterpillar — enters a phase of relentless consumption, devouring foliage to fuel its rapid growth. During this stage, it undergoes multiple molts, shedding its rigid exoskeleton to accommodate its expanding form. This insatiable feeding period is essential for amassing the energy required for the subsequent, dramatic metamorphosis. The transition into the pupal stage, encapsulated within a chrysalis, marks an extraordinary biological phenomenon. Inside, the caterpillar’s structures are enzymatically dismantled and reconstructed into entirely new forms — wings, antennae, and compound eyes emerge through a sophisticated process known as histogenesis. Upon completing this hidden transformation, the adult butterfly struggles free, its crumpled wings needing to be inflated with hemolymph and dried before flight is possible. Once airborne, the butterfly’s existence centres on reproduction, perpetuating the species before its ephemeral life concludes. Though often romanticized, the butterfly’s life cycle underscores a rigorous narrative of survival, adaptation, and evolutionary precision, offering profound insights into the fragile balance of ecosystems.
    76
    Identify the sentence from the passage which is in the passive voice:

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  2. 77
    Which sentence contains a relative clause?

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  3. 78
    Which word from the passage is derived by adding a Greek-origin suffix meaning "formation" or "origin"?

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  4. 79
    According to the passage, what crucial biological activity occurs within the chrysalis?

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  5. 80
    In the passage, the word "ephemeral" most nearly means:

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  6. 81
    Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word. Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained _________ in his beliefs.

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  7. 82
    Choose the correct one-word substitution for the italicized part: Ravi has always been a person who vehemently opposes authority, control, or tradition, often challenging every rule set before him.

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  8. 83
    Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: GRUMPY

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  9. 84
    Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. Transitory

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  10. 85
    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Eat crow

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  11. 86
    Choose the correct meaning of idiom: To draw the long bow

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  12. 87
    Which spelling is correct for a word meaning 'a formal agreement between nations'?

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  13. 88
    Find the word that is spelled correctly and refers to complex and obscure knowledge.

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  14. 89
    Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A record of one's own life written by oneself'.

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  15. 90
    Select the correct option: ___ the enormity of the challenge, the volunteers pressed on resolutely.

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  16. 91
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: It is the uncertainty of how the council intends to proceed (1)/ that seem to have created (2)/ the most unrest among those (3)/ waiting for regulatory clearance. (4)

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  17. 92
    Change the following from active to passive: They will have opened the new airport by 2026.

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  18. 93
    Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The protest, though peaceful in nature, (1)/ were portrayed by official channels (2)/ as instigated by external forces (3)/ and ideologically driven groups. (4)

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  19. 94
    Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The philosopher's tenure at the institution was legendary.

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  20. 95
    Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The evidence was presumed to have been fabricated before being presented in court.

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  21. 96
    Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She is good *in dancing*.

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  22. 97
    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 mentor noted that the fellow had persevered even after his hypotheses were repeatedly falsified.

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  23. 98
    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, “It may rain today.”

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  24. 99
    Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. The most critical component is the central processing unit (CPU), which acts as the "brain" of the machine. 2. The architecture of a modern computer is a complex arrangement of various hardware and software components. 3. This complex interplay of components allows the computer to execute a wide range of tasks, from simple calculations to complex simulations. 4. The CPU works in tandem with memory, storage devices, and input/output peripherals to process data.

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  25. 100
    Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage. 1. This provides real-time information for decision-making. 2. Data analytics is transforming modern business. 3. It involves collecting, processing, and interpreting large datasets. 4. Companies leverage data to identify trends and predict consumer behavior.

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