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This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
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1). Closed criminal cases2). People who don't show any emotion3). People who are caught red-handed during criminal conduct 4). People or things which are no longer useful or necessary |
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1). Filthy rich people2). To be dependent on others3). To have enough money to live on and nothing extra4). Living in miserable conditions. |
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1). Doing all but achieving little2). Incomplete Work Done3). Running out of time4). Getting rid of enemy |
| Answer» CHASE your tail means 'Spending a lot of TIME and energy doing a lot of things but actually ACHIEVING too little.' So option 1 is the CORRECT answer. | |
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1). Initiative2). Firm3). Calm4). Get out of control |
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Answer» The IDIOM MENTIONED above refers to a situation out of CONTROL, mess. So the suitable OPTION which explains the situation of the above STATEMENT is option 4. |
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1). Achieve quickly2). Get ready3). Without any sign4). Abruptly |
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Answer» The idiom 'by the seat of your PANTS' means 'to achieve INSTINCTIVELY or quickly.' Eg: That was IMPRESSIVE. You did your GRADUATION speech by the seat of your pants without any preparation. Option 1 is the CORRECT answer. |
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1). To do something awful2). To make someone pay3). Raising a false alarm4). To bring bad things |
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Answer» Th phrase to cry WOLF means to raise a false alarm. It is DERIVED from the STORY of the shepherd boy who falsely KEEPS raising alarm of having seen the wolf. e.g. The boy cried wolf and the people believed him. Therefore, then correct ANSWER is option 3. |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. 1).2).3). Have a fool proof plan before venturing on a risky mission. 4). |
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Answer» Don't put all your eggs in one basket = one should not concentrate all efforts and resources in one area as one could LOSE everything. THUS, Option 4) |
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1). Do something hurriedly but with full of mistakes2). Drive very fast3). Being successful in doing something without difficulty4). Facing a lot of difficulties and headwinds |
| Answer» SAIL through something means 'Being successful in doing something without difficulty.' So OPTION 3 is the CORRECT ANSWER. | |
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1). To be indecisive 2). To act foolishly 3). To waste time4). Unexpected last minute changes |
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Answer» CORRECT option - 4 The MEANING of above given idiom/phrase is situation where things did $not HAPPEN at the LAST minute the WAY they were expected to due to unpredictable reasons. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer. For e.g. :- Plans aren't executed as thought because they are many a slip between the cup and the lip. |
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1). I am sick2). I have no money3). I need to pay a visit to the docto4). I am helpless |
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Answer» The idiom 'broke' MEANS 'to have no money.' Thus option 2 is the CORRECT ANSWER. |
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1).2). Take credit for something done by someone else3). Malign the image of a famous individual4). Instigate people against someone |
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Answer» Steal someone's THUNDER means 'Take CREDIT for something done by someone else.' So OPTION 2 is the correct answer. |
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Will-o-the wisp1). Something that is impossible to get or achieve.2). To keep off an unwanted and undesirable person.3). To spend recklessly.4). Accept or leave the offer. |
| Answer» Correct ANSWER: Something that is impossible to get or achieve.The meaning of the PHRASE ‘will-o-the wisp’ is ‘someone or something that keeps DISAPPEARING or is impossible to catch’. An example sentence is: ‘He was a will-o'-the-wisp, more of a concept than a MAN.’ | |
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1). Being dishonest in one's dealings2). Someone who believes himself to be a winner3). Someone who is eccentric or mad 4). Not having enough resources to do something |
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Answer» The phrase Not playing with a full DECK$ MEANS someone who is crazy or unconventional. e.g. We must excuse Adam; for he is not playing with a full deck! The only option that REFLECTS this meaning is option 3. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. |
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1). Useless work2). Hard or boring work3). Someone else's work4). Copy something without using brains |
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Answer» The idiom 'donkey WORK' means 'hard or boring work.' Thus OPTION 2 is the CORRECT ANSWER. |
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1). Many engagements already so no time to work in another.2). A lot of trouble already3). Tried a number of times4). Too many enemies among people |
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Answer» The IDIOM 'too many IRON in the fire' means 'to GET engaged in a lot of work.' Thus option 1 is the correct answer. |
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1). To completely believe someone2). To listen to something attentively3). To badmouth someone4). To be sceptic of someone |
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Answer» The correct answer is 4. The MEANING of the above mentioned idiom is ‘not to take what someone says too seriously’. Thus option 4, that is, ‘to be sceptic of someone’ is the correct answer. For example – Since everyone knew he was a COMPULSIVE liar, they always TOOK his WORDS with a grain of salt. |
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1). Hit directly from the bat2). Hit very hard3). Done without delay4). Go at a high speed |
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Answer» Correct Answer: DONE without delay The phrase ‘right off the bat’ MEANS ‘immediately; at once; without delay’. An example sentence is: ‘The NEW MANAGER demanded expensive office FURNITURE right off the bat.’ |
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1). Experiencing financial difficulty 2). In a sad mood 3). To treat someone rudely 4). To go on a wrong path |
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Answer» CORRECT option - 1 The MEANING of above GIVEN idiom/phrase is facing$ $or$ $EXPERIENCING$ $financial$ $trouble$ $or$ $difficulty. Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.$ For e.g. :- Many COMPANIES are bankrupted because they were in a bad way. |
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1). Gift for gambling2). Deceive people easily3). To act without restraints4). Ability to speak impressively |
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Answer» Correct ANSWER:ABILITY to speak impressively The phrase ‘gift of the gab’ MEANS ‘the ability to speak with eloquence and fluency’. An example sentence is: ‘ROY has the gift of the gab is able to DEFUSE situations easily’. |
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1). Experiencing many emotions at once2). Not affected by current events3). Past events which are unimportant at present4). Destruction caused by a storm |
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Answer» The phrase 'water under the bridge' indicates PAST events which no LONGER have any influence on the present and are hence unimportant. It is usually used to describe events which were unpleasant but no longer AFFECT the person because they occurred a LONG time ago. Example :- Jacob and Larry had a falling-out years ago but it's all water under the bridge now and they are on good terms. Here, the falling-out was the unpleasant experience but since it occurred years ago, both Jacob and Larry have forgotten it and considered it as unimportant; thus RESTORING the friendship. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. |
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1). Doing the last thing first and the first thing last2). Doing something in a way that is contrary to the normal way3). Being brash about something4). Doing the wrong thing and paying for it |
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Answer» To put the cart before the horse is an idiom MEANING doing SOMETHING that is OPPOSITE of the normal way of doing things. So, option 2 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). Desirable position which is well-paid and considered relatively easy2). Jobs which require a great deal of physical strength3). Jobs which require a great deal of mental strength4). Badly paid jobs |
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1). To go to the gym to get a good shape2). To work out and become fit3). To catch a ship and leave4). To either improve one's performance or quit |
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Answer» To shape up or ship out means to EITHER improve one's performance or quit, so OPTION 4 is the correct ANSWER. |
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They all worked together on the project, but while submitting it, one of them stole the thunder.1). Embarrassed himself2). Took attention away from others’ efforts3). Stole the project4). Made everyone else look bad |
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Answer» The idiom ‘stealing the thunder’ means' taking attention away from SOMEONE else’s EFFORTS'. Thus, the correct answer is option NUMBER 2. Some other similar idioms are as follows:
E.G. $All the dancers were good, but the16-year-old Manisha stole the show. |
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1). Spilled milk is wasted.2). People find spilled milk inauspicious.3). It is of no use to regret over something which has already happened.4). Mother pampers her child when he doesn't drink milk. |
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Answer» The given idiom MEANS that there is no use in being upset over situations that have already happened and cannot be changed. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer i.e. it is of no use to regret over SOMETHING which has already happened. |
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1). To let out a secret2). To free the cat that was caught3). To let someone's condition deteriorate4). To take out the cat |
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Answer» To let the cat out of the bag MEANS to reveal a SECRET. Here, 'cat' refers to 'secret' and out of the bag means to 'reveal' or 'open' e.g. I was TRYING to KEEP the secret, but Mahrukh went and let the cat out of the bag. Hence, option 1 is correct. |
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1). To take a bath with hot water2). To get into trouble3). To drown4). To be at the top |
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Answer» To GET into hot water means to put oneself into problems. Here, 'hot water' refers to problems. e.g. He found himself in hot water after talking to the principal. |
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1). A furious person 2). To speak on a disputed issue3). A foolish guy4). To be in a difficult situation |
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Answer» Correct option - 2 The meaning of above given idiom/phrase is to SPEAK of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer. For e.g. :- The next year's election is a HOT potato for every CITIZEN. |
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1). To go to sleep2). To hold a grudge3). To judge someone4). To deceive someone |
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Answer» ‘PULL wool over one’s eyes’ ?MEANS to DECEIVE someone into thinking well of them. If you say that someone is pulling the wool over your eyes, you MEAN that they are trying to deceive you, in order to have an ADVANTAGE over you. Eg: You can't pull the wool over her eyes. She always knows what's going on. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4. |
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1). Left you2). Been ignored3). Reached on time4). Missed an opportunity |
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Answer» The idiom 'miss the boat' means 'miss an opportunity.' THUS OPTION 4 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). Keep your problems to yourselves2). To control something and prevent it from causing you problems3). Not share a secret4). Maintain a long distance relationship |
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Answer» Correct Answer: to control SOMETHING and prevent it from CAUSING you problems 'Keep something at BAY' or 'Hold something at bay' means 'to control something and prevent it from causing you problems'.$ |
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1). Not accepting a deal2). Not playing with your enemy3). To be unfair4). To be afraid |
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Answer» The phrase 'no dice' MEANS to not play or not DEAL with SOMETHING or someone. It is not about enemies or friends, it just means 'no deal'. So, option 2 is incorrect. e.g. Usha said, ''No dice'', and then left the meeting. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 1. |
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1). Take something seriously2). Not to trust anybody3). To receive additional advise4). Not take something too seriously |
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Answer» ‘TAKE with a grain of SALT’ means not to take what someone says too SERIOUSLY. To take a statement with 'a grain of salt' (or 'a pinch of salt') means to accept it while maintaining a degree of scepticism about its truth. Eg: You must take anything she says with a grain of salt. She doesn't always tell the truth. |
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1). To support 2). To oppose3). To monitor closely4). To judge |
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Answer» CORRECT option - 3 The correct MEANING of above GIVEN idiom/phrase is to hover over someone or something; to MONITOR or keep close WATCH on someone or something. For e.g.:- You should not stand over your kids whole day. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer. |
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1). Exposed the weakness2). Weakened the position3). Angered them4). Brought the real faces |
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Answer» The idiom 'cut the GROUND from under the feet' means 'weaken the OPPONENT's POSITION'. Thus option 2 is the correct answer. |
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1). To suffer2). In conflict with someone3). To face tough competition4). To be in do or die situation |
| Answer» ‘At LOGGERHEADS’ represents a strong disagreement with SOMEONE. Out of the given options, option 2 MAKES the closest in meaning.$ | |
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1). To project2). To come back3). To disappear4). To let go of something |
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Answer» The phrase 'into THIN air ' means DISAPPEARING from sight. e.g. The lady in white vanished into thin air. |
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1). Tried very hard2). Used unfair means3). Complained a lot4). Convinced a lot |
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1). Hard work and determination2). Bribing someone3). Practice over a long period of time.4). Dishonest means |
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Answer» The IDIOM 'sharp PRACTICES' means 'dishonest means'. Thus OPTION 4 is the correct answer. |
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1). To cry in someone's absence 2). To be away from someone makes you like him or her even more3). To cherish one's absence4). To be absent-minded |
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Answer» The MEANING of above given bold idiom is that the persons, places, or things become dearer to us when they are absent. Here, option 2 GIVES the most appropriate meaning to given idiom. $ Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.$ |
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1). Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed.2). Highly politicized or emotionally charged.3). To vacillate between two opposing or starkly different states, opinions, or behaviors.4). carrying contraband and subject to arrest if caught. |
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Answer» 'A hot potato' MEANS a controversial issue or SITUATION which is awkward to deal with. Thus OPTION 1 is the best FIT answer.$ |
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1). To defame someone in public 2). To deal with a problem even it is unnecessary. 3). Done something badly to save money 4). To reject worthless things. |
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Answer» Correct OPTION - 3 The correct meaning of above given idiom/phrase is SOMETHING which is DONE badly in order to save money. For e.g.:- The customers complain that the RESTAURANT owner CUT corners by using cheaper ingredients. |
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1). Philatelist2). Atheist3). Rationalist4). Secularist |
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Answer» The correct answer is Option 2, i.e. 'Atheist'. A PERSON who does not believe in God is an 'atheist'. 'Philatelist' is 'one who COLLECTS or studies stamps'.$ 'Rationalist' is '$a person who bases their opinions and ACTIONS on reason and KNOWLEDGE rather than on RELIGIOUS belief or emotional response'.$ '$Secularist' is 'a person who advocates separation of the state from religious institutions.'.$ |
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1). Reveal a secret2). Give a warning to someone3). Be careless about something4). Take a risk recklessly |
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Answer» Throwing caution to the wind MEANS to do SOMETHING recklessly without worrying about the RISKS or negative consequences involved. Example :- Throwing caution to the winds, he revealed all his secrets to the stranger at the bar. The act of revealing secrets to a stranger could have negative consequences in the future and the act of ignoring these consequences has been described using the idiom. |
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1). young and inexperienced2). drenched in the rain3). unpunctual and lethargic4). stupid and slow witted |
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Answer» The phrase 'wet behind the ears' MEANS 'someone has RECENTLY arrived in a NEW PLACE or job and hence, is not experienced'. Therefore, OPTION 1 is the correct answer. |
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1). To be an irritant2). To lose confidence3). To become very sensitive; cry easily4). To become very strong emotionally |
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Answer» The correct answer is Option 1, i.e.,$ ‘To be an irritant’. ‘To GET on somebody’s nerves’ is$ ‘to annoy or irritate somebody’. |
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1). Add something to the injury.2). Insulted the person who was injured.3). To worsen an already unfavorable situation.4). To make a situation better. |
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Answer» 'Added an insult to INJURY' means to 'worsen an ALREADY UNFAVORABLE situation', so OPTION 3 is the correct answer. |
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1). Correct in assumption2). To follow someone’s lead3). To have a hard time4). Punish someone for treason |
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Answer» The correct answer is 1. The meaning of the above mentioned idiom is to ‘do or say something EXACTLY RIGHT’. Thus option 1, that is, ‘correct in ASSUMPTION’ is the correct answer. For example – She hit the nail on the HEAD when she suspected the brother to be the murderer. |
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1). Getting into trouble2). Gearing up for a fight3). Feeling humiliated4). Prompted to start something new challenging |
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Answer» Getting THROWN in at the deep end indicates taking up something new and CHALLENGING. The analogy which can be used for this is a swimming pool where the deep end is the toughest spot and when thrown into the deep end, one has to put in extra effort in order to swim to safety. Example :- Hari's boss threw him in at the deep end in order to teach him valuable life skills. Here, the act of THROWING Hari in at the deep end involves making him take up new tasks and challenges in order to help him develop life skills. |
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1). Trying to profit from something2). Receiving punishment for being oneself3). Giving no help to someone4). Bringing up an issue that has ended |
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Answer» BEATING a dead horse means talking about something that has already happened a LONG time ago; like TRYING to raise a horse by beating him; but the horse (or the cause) is already dead.$ e.g. They were just beating the dead horse in that court hearing.$ |
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