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DMRC CRA Paper II Previous Paper 2 (Held On: 17 Feb 2020 Shift 3) (Previous Year Paper)

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Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Water covers more than two-thirds of the planet, largely in the form of oceans, seas, lakes and ice. The majority of this water is salty and cannot be used for human consumption or for irrigating plants. 

Less than one per cent of the earth’s water is unsalty and available for human consumption. In theory, this amount could support four times the present human population, but in reality water supplies are spread unevenly around the world. About two billion people in 80 countries live in areas of chronic water shortage – a situation that will worsen as human and animal populations grow. Particularly affected are most of Africa, the Middle East, north Asia, and Australia. Many countries are draining water from aquifers (an underground level of the earth or porous rock which contains water) faster than those aquifers can replenish themselves.

Due to population growth alone, water demand is expected to double in more than half of the world’s countries. Most of this increasing demand is for irrigation and industrial uses. About 69 per cent of the world’s fresh water goes for irrigation, about 23 per cent for industry and 8 per cent for household use. In many arid and semi-arid areas, population growth has raised food demand to a level that can be met only through irrigation. Some countries lie within climatic zones most prone to drought and other water problems. Unfortunately, some of these countries have high rates of population growth. For example, the populations of Kenya, Ethiopia and Iran may well double within 25 years, yet the amount of water available to these countries will remain the same.

Even with efficient irrigation and other water-use methods, many countries in the Middle East and Africa may not be able to meet their water needs by 2025 if population growth continues at present levels. By that date, some believe that as many as 25 developing countries may have reached the water barrier, which is the minimum amount of water needed by each person, assuming access to advanced technology to maximize water conservation. Another 24 countries may experience seasonal shortages and problems with water quality.

1

 The main reason for the acute shortage of water is: 

  1. ((a))

    excessive population growth

  2. ((b))

    extremities of climate

  3. ((c))

    drought

  4. ((d))

    draining of water from aquifers

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Answer: ((a))

excessive population growth

2

 According to the author, the reason for the water shortage at the moment is:

  1. ((a))

    Water supplies are spread unevenly around the world. 

  2. ((b))

    23% of water goes to the industries.

  3. ((c))

     69% of water goes for irrigation.

  4. ((d))

    Only less than one percent of unsalted water can support four times the present human population.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Water supplies are spread unevenly around the world. 

3

Which of the following is not affected by chronic water shortage? 

  1. ((a))

    The Middle East 

  2. ((b))

    Africa 

  3. ((c))

    Australia

  4. ((d))

    Europe

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Answer: ((a))

The Middle East 

4

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? 

  1. ((a))

    Water bodies like oceans, seas, lakes etc. constitute more than two-thirds of the earth’s surface. 

  2. ((b))

    Scarcity of water is expected to reach alarming levels in some countries by the year 2025.

  3. ((c))

    More water can be generated for human consumption with the help of sophisticated technology. 

  4. ((d))

    The amount of water available will remain the same for countries like Ethiopia, Iran and Kenya, even after 25 years when the population has doubled.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Water bodies like oceans, seas, lakes etc. constitute more than two-thirds of the earth’s surface. 

5

According to the passage, water barrier is: 

  1. ((a))

    the minimum amount of water wasted by a person. 

  2. ((b))

    the least amount of water needed by a person. 

  3. ((c))

    an underground level of rock which contains water. 

  4. ((d))

    the amount of water required for irrigation purposes.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

the minimum amount of water wasted by a person. 

6

Select the correct pair to fill in the blanks.

The communal speech of the leaders _______ the mob to violence. His work shows originality and _______.

  1. ((a))

    insight ; incite 

  2. ((b))

    insight ; insight 

  3. ((c))

    incite ; insight 

  4. ((d))

    incite ; incite

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

insight ; incite 

7

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

Her hobbies are reading, playing chess and _______ small-talk.

  1. ((a))

    makes 

  2. ((b))

    making   

  3. ((c))

    of making

  4. ((d))

    to make

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Answer: ((a))

makes 

8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Get the show on the road

  1. ((a))

    contained in a list of members, employees, or clients 

  2. ((b))

    to put a plan or an idea into action

  3. ((c))

    feeling uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings

  4. ((d))

    doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

contained in a list of members, employees, or clients 

9

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

_______ I go with you?

  1. ((a))

    may

  2. ((b))

    shall

  3. ((c))

    should

  4. ((d))

    will

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Answer: ((a))

may

10

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice?

One should keep one's promises.

  1. ((a))

    Promises should be kept by someone. 

  2. ((b))

    One promise should be kept.

  3. ((c))

    One's promises should be kept.

  4. ((d))

    Once a promise should be kept.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Promises should be kept by someone. 

11

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

_____you see him, give him a message.

  1. ((a))

    should

  2. ((b))

    could

  3. ((c))

    would

  4. ((d))

    must

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

should

12

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

Two of the soldiers were killed and the rest were captured.

  1. ((a))

    Arrested 

  2. ((b))

    Rehabilitated 

  3. ((c))

    Liberated

  4. ((d))

    Forgiven

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Answer: ((a))

Arrested 

13

In the given question select the word that has the similar or closest meaning to the given word.

Invisible

  1. ((a))

    Hidden 

  2. ((b))

    Perceptible 

  3. ((c))

    Observable

  4. ((d))

    Noticeable

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hidden 

14

In the given question select the word that has the similar or closest meaning to the given word.

Ascend

  1. ((a))

    Dive 

  2. ((b))

    Plummet 

  3. ((c))

    Drop

  4. ((d))

    Soar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dive 

15

Fill the blank with the most appropriate word from the options.

Run downstairs _______, before it is too late!

  1. ((a))

    randomly 

  2. ((b))

    quickly 

  3. ((c))

    fastly 

  4. ((d))

    frequently

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

randomly 

16

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the given options.

The fine weather has been a blessing for farmers.

  1. ((a))

    Boon 

  2. ((b))

    Curse 

  3. ((c))

    Favour 

  4. ((d))

    Benediction

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Answer: ((a))

Boon 

17

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.

He travelled around the world _____ eighty days.

  1. ((a))

    in

  2. ((b))

    from

  3. ((c))

    under

  4. ((d))

    for

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

in

18

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Hope against hope

  1. ((a))

    Hoped with good reason 

  2. ((b))

    Pretend to hope 

  3. ((c))

    Nurture an impossible hope 

  4. ((d))

    Think wishfully from time to time

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hoped with good reason 

19

A sentence has been broken into four parts with an error in one of the parts. Identify the part that has an error.

An important consideration to/be made/is how to early/reach the destination.

  1. ((a))

    is how to early 

  2. ((b))

    An important consideration to

  3. ((c))

    reach the destination. 

  4. ((d))

    be made

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Answer: ((a))

is how to early 

20

A sentence has been broken into four parts with an error in one of the parts. Identify the part that has an error.

My car has a habit/of spluttering occasionally/but it/seldom or ever stalls

  1. ((a))

    seldom or ever stalls. 

  2. ((b))

    My car has a habit 

  3. ((c))

    but it 

  4. ((d))

    of spluttering occasionally

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Answer: ((a))

seldom or ever stalls. 

21

In the given question select the word that has the similar or closest meaning to the given word.

Incipient

  1. ((a))

    Hermit

  2. ((b))

    Terminal

  3. ((c))

    Developing

  4. ((d))

    Prodigal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hermit

22

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice?

The noise of the traffic disturbed us.

  1. ((a))

    We disturbed due to the noise of the traffic. 

  2. ((b))

    The traffic disturbed us by the noise. 

  3. ((c))

    We remained disturbed by the noise of the traffic. 

  4. ((d))

    We were disturbed by the noise of the traffic.

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Answer: ((a))

We disturbed due to the noise of the traffic. 

23

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. 

Reema said, ‘My parents are arriving tomorrow’.

  1. ((a))

    Reema said that her parents have arrived the next day. 

  2. ((b))

    Reema said that her parents are arriving the next day. 

  3. ((c))

    Reema said that her parents were arriving the next day. 

  4. ((d))

    Reema said that her parents was arriving tomorrow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reema said that her parents have arrived the next day. 

24

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.

This work of art is worthy _____ praise.

  1. ((a))

    of

  2. ((b))

    for

  3. ((c))

    upon

  4. ((d))

    to

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Answer: ((a))

of

25

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

She is intelligent, self-motivated and ________.

  1. ((a))

    loves hard work 

  2. ((b))

    hardworking

  3. ((c))

    hardly working 

  4. ((d))

    loves working hard

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

loves hard work 

26

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom//phrase.

Get (one’s) ducks in a row

  1. ((a))

    Getting your things well organized 

  2. ((b))

    Succeeding in your enterprise 

  3. ((c))

    Becoming very rich while starting very poor

  4. ((d))

    Doing something that will cause your own failure

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Answer: ((a))

Getting your things well organized 

27

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

_____ his success be complete!

  1. ((a))

    will

  2. ((b))

    may

  3. ((c))

    should

  4. ((d))

    might

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

will

28

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Bark up the wrong tree

  1. ((a))

    beat up completely 

  2. ((b))

    to be wrong about the reason for something

  3. ((c))

     to stay in jail 

  4. ((d))

    give trouble

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

beat up completely 

29

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice?

The poor must be looked after by society.

  1. ((a))

    Society must be looked after the poor. 

  2. ((b))

    Society must looked after the poor. 

  3. ((c))

    Society must have looked after the poor. 

  4. ((d))

    Society must look after the poor.

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Answer: ((a))

Society must be looked after the poor. 

30

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

Any and all the logs can be used ____ firewood.

  1. ((a))

    as

  2. ((b))

    like

  3. ((c))

    in the form of

  4. ((d))

    for

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

as

31

Direction: In the following question, select the choice whose meaning is opposite to the word shown in capitals for the below question.

FEND

  1. ((a))

    Hold off 

  2. ((b))

    Keep off 

  3. ((c))

    Encourage

  4. ((d))

    Repulse

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Answer: ((a))

Hold off 

32

A sentence has been broken into four parts with an error in one of the parts. Identify the part that has an error. If there is no error; mark your answer as ‘No error'.

During my education in the UK/I came across with/many life-changing experiences/No error

  1. ((a))

    During my education in the UK 

  2. ((b))

    many life-changing experiences 

  3. ((c))

    I came across with 

  4. ((d))

    No error

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

During my education in the UK 

33

In the statement below, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Out of the four options, choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase.

We could not help admire his inventive genius.

  1. ((a))

    could not help to 

  2. ((b))

    no improvement 

  3. ((c))

    could not help but 

  4. ((d))

    could not but

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Answer: ((a))

could not help to 

34

Fill in the blanks with the suitable option.

The face of _______ oldest species that unambiguously sits on the human evolutionary tree has been revealed for the first time by the discovery of a 3.8 million-year-old skull in Ethiopia.

  1. ((a))

    On

  2. ((b))

    Our

  3. ((c))

    The

  4. ((d))

    An

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

On

35

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. 

He said, "Will you be there on Monday"?

  1. ((a))

    He said that he will be there on Monday. 

  2. ((b))

    He said that he would be there on Monday. 

  3. ((c))

    He asked if he would be there on Monday. 

  4. ((d))

    He asked that he will be there on Monday.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He said that he will be there on Monday. 

36

In the question given below, four sentences are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. From the given options, choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A. Family courts clearly need reforms in procedural practices to make sure cases don’t drag on interminably.

B. The legal system today does not allow for an easy parting of ways.

C. The judiciary is after all nothing more than a reflection of our society.

D. Times are changing, and people now know that life does not begin and end with marriage.

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    All are correct

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Answer: ((a))

C

37

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

One who collects coins

  1. ((a))

    Equestrian

  2. ((b))

    Chauffeur

  3. ((c))

    Bibliophile 

  4. ((d))

    Numismatist

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Equestrian

38

In the question given below, four sentences are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. From the given options, choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A. The members-only zone on the top of the ship has its own luxurious accommodations including suite, private lounges and dining options.

B. The members-only zone on the top of the ship has its own luxuries accommodations including suites, private lounges and dining options.

C. The members-only zone along the top of the ship has its own luxuries accommodations including suites, private lounges and dining options.

D. The members-only zone on the top of the ship has its own luxurious accommodations including suites, private lounges and dining options.

  1. ((a))

    B

  2. ((b))

    A

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    C

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Answer: ((a))

B

39

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Falsification of documents

  1. ((a))

    fratricide 

  2. ((b))

    forgery 

  3. ((c))

    franchise 

  4. ((d))

    fugitive

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

fratricide 

40

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. 

He said to me, “You are a cheat.”

  1. ((a))

    He told me that I was a cheat. 

  2. ((b))

    He told to me that I was the cheat. 

  3. ((c))

    He said to me that you were a cheat. 

  4. ((d))

    He said to me that I was a cheat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He told me that I was a cheat. 

41

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word from among the four alternatives. 

Predominant

  1. ((a))

    Progress

  2. ((b))

    Subsidiary 

  3. ((c))

    Extreme 

  4. ((d))

    Satisfactory

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Answer: ((a))

Progress

42

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

I said to the teacher, "How many students are there in the school?"

  1. ((a))

    I told the teacher that how many students were there in the school. 

  2. ((b))

    I asked the teacher how many students were there in the school. 

  3. ((c))

    I told the teacher that how many teachers were there in the school.

  4. ((d))

     I asked the teacher how many more students were there in the school.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I told the teacher that how many students were there in the school. 

43

In the question given below, four sentences are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. From the given options, choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A. Literature often portrayed children as one-dimensional, but children are as complex as adults.

B. Literature often portrays children as one-dimensional, but children are as complex as adults.

C. Literature often portrays children as one-dimensional, but children are so complex as adults.

D. Literature often portrays children as one-dimensional, but children are more complex as adults.

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

44

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.

He acceded _____ my proposal.

  1. ((a))

    to

  2. ((b))

    by

  3. ((c))

    around

  4. ((d))

    with

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

to

45

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.

The man strived ____ bigger riches.

  1. ((a))

    about

  2. ((b))

    on

  3. ((c))

    for

  4. ((d))

    under

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

about

46

Fill the most appropriate blank.

We understood that she couldn’t make it when we saw her mother crying _______ on the phone.

  1. ((a))

    inconsolable

  2. ((b))

    unconsolatory

  3. ((c))

    inconsolably 

  4. ((d))

    consolable

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

inconsolable

47

Choose the most suitable alternative and mark it as your answer.

I _____ prefer not to go.

  1. ((a))

    can

  2. ((b))

    should

  3. ((c))

    would

  4. ((d))

    do

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

can

48

In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. 

I said to my friend, “Don’t pluck the flowers”.

  1. ((a))

    I ordered my friend not to plucked the flowers. 

  2. ((b))

    I told my friend don’t pluck the flowers. 

  3. ((c))

    I ordered my friend not to pluck the flowers. 

  4. ((d))

    I ordered my friend that do not pluck the flowers.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

I ordered my friend not to plucked the flowers. 

49

Choose the best preposition in the given sentence.

Kabir was born ______humble parents.

  1. ((a))

    of

  2. ((b))

    on

  3. ((c))

    from

  4. ((d))

    to

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

of

50

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice?

We should respect elders.

  1. ((a))

    Elders are to be respected

  2. ((b))

    Elders have been respected. 

  3. ((c))

    Elders should be respected by us. 

  4. ((d))

    Elders should have respected.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Elders are to be respected

51

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive Voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active Voice?

People in Egypt speak Arabic.

  1. ((a))

    By Egypt Arabic is spoken. 

  2. ((b))

    Arabic was spoken by people in Egypt. 

  3. ((c))

    Arabic is spoken by people in Egypt. 

  4. ((d))

    Arabic is being spoken by people in Egypt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

By Egypt Arabic is spoken. 

52

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options.

He _______ placed the glass on the edge of the table. It fell to the floor.

  1. ((a))

     carefully 

  2. ((b))

     quickly

  3. ((c))

     carefreely 

  4. ((d))

     carelessly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 carefully 

53

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word from among the four alternatives. 

Candid

  1. ((a))

    Obscure 

  2. ((b))

    Odd 

  3. ((c))

    Secretive 

  4. ((d))

    Outspoken

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Obscure 

54

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Find the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the given options.

New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the store.

  1. ((a))

    Eminent 

  2. ((b))

    Important 

  3. ((c))

    Leading 

  4. ((d))

    Unimportant

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eminent 

55

In the given question select the word that has the similar or closest meaning to the given word.

Abdomen

  1. ((a))

     Worthless 

  2. ((b))

     Callow

  3. ((c))

    Penniless

  4. ((d))

    Belly

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 Worthless 

56

Fill in the blanks with the suitable option.

The meeting announced on Tuesday will seek to __________ a plan to protect the Amazon rainforest.

  1. ((a))

    Draw out 

  2. ((b))

    Draw down 

  3. ((c))

    Draw up 

  4. ((d))

    Draw back

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Draw out 

57

In the question given below, four sentences are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. From the given options, choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A. There is no comprehensive data available on the incidence of sexual harassment in Indian universities.

B. For age, we have given primacy to the legal principle of innocent until proven guilty.

C. There has been an absence of consistent in the arguments against social media as vigilantism.

D. The secrecy attached to the list has given vent to the anger of women who has suffered harassment.

  1. ((a))

    D

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    A

  4. ((d))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

D

58

In the statement below, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Out of the four options, choose the one which best replaces the highlighted phrase.

The District Collector gave up the prizes to the winners at the end of the function.

  1. ((a))

     no improvement 

  2. ((b))

     gave back

  3. ((c))

     give up 

  4. ((d))

    gave away

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

 no improvement 

59

In the question given below, four sentences are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. From the given options, choose the grammatically correct sentence.

A. Even the insights on philosophical topics like silence is not self-indulgent.

B. A driver’s license is a small piece of paper that says one can drive on a country’s roads.

C. No summer is complete without stories of the fragile power generation situation and people dying of heat strokes.

D. Bad roads hamper the smooth flow of traffic which not only increases the time spent on the road but decreases the quality of life.

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    D

  4. ((d))

    A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

60

Fill in the blanks with the suitable option.

We cut the scorched part from the fallen apple __________ ate the unripe flesh remaining.

  1. ((a))

    Until 

  2. ((b))

    And 

  3. ((c))

    Lest

  4. ((d))

    Yet

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Until 

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