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CSS MPT 2026 Most Expected MCQs — Practice Set (Islamiat, English & General Abilities Portions) Solved MCQs

55 solved CSS MPT 2026 most-expected practice MCQs with verified answers and explanations — Islamiat (20), English vocabulary and grammar (25) and General Abilities maths (10). A Sir Adnan practice booklet, not an official FPSC past paper.

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A 55-item practice set from the Sir Adnan booklet 'CSS MPT 2026 Most Expected MCQs-100 (FPSC New Trend 2025-26)' in the monster-data 'CSS MPT PAST PAPERS' pack. The booklet's title claims 100 MCQs and its section headers claim English 50 and General Abilities 60, but it actually prints 80 items: Islamiat 20, Urdu 20, English vocabulary & grammar 25, passage-based English 5, and General Abilities 10. The 55 clean items (Islamiat 20 + English 25 + General Abilities 10) are published here with authored distractors, verified answers and explanations; all 55 answers were verified as standard facts and none needed correction. The 5 passage-based English items are dropped because no passage is printed in the booklet, so their answers cannot be verified as printed. The 20 Urdu items are NOT dropped and NOT converted here — their text layer is garbled RTL and they are held for visual reading in a later run. The year 2026 is the booklet's label, not a claimed exam session.

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CSS MPT 2026 Most Expected MCQs — Practice Set (Islamiat, English & General Abilities Portions)

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Subject 1

Islamic Studies

20 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Farewell Sermon

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Q 1 Islamic Studies Farewell Sermon

The last sermon of the Prophet (PBUH) was delivered in which Hijri year?

A

10 Hijri

B

9 Hijri

C

11 Hijri

D

8 Hijri

View answer & explanation Ans: 10 Hijri

Correct Answer: 10 Hijri

The Farewell Sermon (Khutbat al-Wada) was delivered by the Prophet (PBUH) during the Farewell Pilgrimage in 10 AH (632 CE).

2

Topic Section

Hadith Compilations

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Q 2 Islamic Studies Hadith Compilations

Who was the compiler of "Al-Muwatta"?

A

Imam Abu Hanifa

B

Imam Malik

C

Imam Shafi'i

D

Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal

View answer & explanation Ans: Imam Malik

Correct Answer: Imam Malik

Al-Muwatta, one of the earliest collections of hadith and fiqh, was compiled by Imam Malik ibn Anas.

Q 15 Islamic Studies Hadith Compilations

Who was the first compiler of Hadith?

A

Imam Bukhari

B

Imam Muslim

C

Imam Zuhri

D

Imam Tirmidhi

View answer & explanation Ans: Imam Zuhri

Correct Answer: Imam Zuhri

Imam Muhammad ibn Shihab al-Zuhri is conventionally credited as the first systematic compiler of hadith, at the instruction of Caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz.

3

Topic Section

Surahs Of The Quran

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Q 3 Islamic Studies Surahs Of The Quran

Which Surah is called "Heart of the Qur'an"?

A

Surah Al-Rahman

B

Surah Al-Mulk

C

Surah Yaseen

D

Surah Al-Waqi'ah

View answer & explanation Ans: Surah Yaseen

Correct Answer: Surah Yaseen

Surah Yaseen (Surah 36) is traditionally called the heart of the Qur'an.

Q 20 Islamic Studies Surahs Of The Quran

Which Surah has two Bismillah?

A

Surah Al-Fatiha

B

Surah Al-Tawbah

C

Surah Al-Rahman

D

Surah Namal

View answer & explanation Ans: Surah Namal

Correct Answer: Surah Namal

Surah Al-Naml (27) contains two Bismillahs: one at its opening and one in verse 30, in the letter of Sulayman (AS) to the Queen of Sheba.

4

Topic Section

Zakat

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Q 4 Islamic Studies Zakat

"Sadaqah al-Fitr" became obligatory in which Hijri year?

A

1 Hijri

B

3 Hijri

C

5 Hijri

D

2 Hijri

View answer & explanation Ans: 2 Hijri

Correct Answer: 2 Hijri

Sadaqah al-Fitr (Zakat al-Fitr) became obligatory in 2 AH, the same year fasting in Ramadan was prescribed.

5

Topic Section

Battles

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Q 5 Islamic Studies Battles

The Battle of Khandaq is also called?

A

Battle of Ahzab

B

Battle of Badr

C

Battle of Uhud

D

Battle of Hunayn

View answer & explanation Ans: Battle of Ahzab

Correct Answer: Battle of Ahzab

The Battle of Khandaq (5 AH) is also called the Battle of Ahzab (the Confederates), because a confederation of tribes besieged Madinah; it is named Khandaq for the trench dug around the city.

6

Topic Section

Caliphate

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Q 6 Islamic Studies Caliphate

Who was the first caliph to establish "Bait-ul-Mal"?

A

Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)

B

Hazrat Umar (RA)

C

Hazrat Uthman (RA)

D

Hazrat Ali (RA)

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Umar (RA)

Correct Answer: Hazrat Umar (RA)

The Bait-ul-Mal (public treasury) was established as a formal institution under Caliph Umar (RA).

7

Topic Section

Quranic Figures

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Q 7 Islamic Studies Quranic Figures

Which Quranic Surah mentions Zulqarnain?

A

Surah Al-Baqarah

B

Surah Yusuf

C

Surah Al-Kahf

D

Surah Al-Anbiya

View answer & explanation Ans: Surah Al-Kahf

Correct Answer: Surah Al-Kahf

The story of Dhul-Qarnayn (Zulqarnain) is told in Surah Al-Kahf (18:83-98).

8

Topic Section

Makki And Madani Surahs

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Q 8 Islamic Studies Makki And Madani Surahs

How many Makki Surahs are in the Holy Qur'an?

A

82

B

88

C

90

D

86

View answer & explanation Ans: 86

Correct Answer: 86

By the standard count, 86 surahs are Makki and 28 are Madani, making 114 in total.

9

Topic Section

Treaty Of Hudaibiyah

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Q 9 Islamic Studies Treaty Of Hudaibiyah

The Treaty of Hudaibiyah took place in which Hijri year?

A

6 Hijri

B

5 Hijri

C

7 Hijri

D

8 Hijri

View answer & explanation Ans: 6 Hijri

Correct Answer: 6 Hijri

The Treaty of Hudaibiyah was concluded in 6 AH (628 CE) between the Muslims of Madinah and the Quraysh of Makkah.

Q 11 Islamic Studies Treaty Of Hudaibiyah

"Sulh-e-Hudaibiyah" was signed with which tribe?

A

Banu Aws

B

Banu Khazraj

C

Quraish of Makkah

D

Banu Nadir

View answer & explanation Ans: Quraish of Makkah

Correct Answer: Quraish of Makkah

The Treaty of Hudaibiyah was signed with the Quraysh of Makkah.

Q 19 Islamic Studies Treaty Of Hudaibiyah

Hudaybiyyah treaty declared peace for how many years?

A

5 years

B

20 years

C

10 years

D

15 years

View answer & explanation Ans: 10 years

Correct Answer: 10 years

The Treaty of Hudaibiyah provided for a truce of ten years between the Muslims and the Quraysh.

10

Topic Section

Translations Of The Quran

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Q 10 Islamic Studies Translations Of The Quran

Who translated the Holy Qur'an into Persian first?

A

Shah Abdul Aziz

B

Shah Waliullah

C

Shah Rafiuddin

D

Shah Abdul Qadir

View answer & explanation Ans: Shah Waliullah

Correct Answer: Shah Waliullah

Shah Waliullah Dehlawi produced the first Persian translation of the Qur'an, which opened the way for later Urdu translations by his sons.

11

Topic Section

Titles Of Companions

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Q 12 Islamic Studies Titles Of Companions

Who was known as "Bab-ul-Ilm" (Gate of Knowledge)?

A

Hazrat Umar (RA)

B

Hazrat Uthman (RA)

C

Hazrat Talha (RA)

D

Hazrat Ali (RA)

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Ali (RA)

Correct Answer: Hazrat Ali (RA)

Hazrat Ali (RA) is known by the title Bab-ul-Ilm (Gate of Knowledge), from the hadith "I am the city of knowledge and Ali is its gate."

12

Topic Section

Islamic Literature

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Q 13 Islamic Studies Islamic Literature

The book "Ihya-ul-Uloom" is written by?

A

Imam Ghazali

B

Imam Razi

C

Ibn Taymiyyah

D

Ibn Khaldun

View answer & explanation Ans: Imam Ghazali

Correct Answer: Imam Ghazali

Ihya Ulum al-Din (The Revival of the Religious Sciences) was written by Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali.

13

Topic Section

Mosques

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Q 14 Islamic Studies Mosques

The first Masjid built in Islam is?

A

Masjid-e-Nabawi

B

Masjid-e-Quba

C

Masjid al-Haram

D

Masjid al-Aqsa

View answer & explanation Ans: Masjid-e-Quba

Correct Answer: Masjid-e-Quba

Masjid-e-Quba, built on the Prophet's arrival at Quba during the Hijrah, is the first mosque established in Islam.

14

Topic Section

Prophets

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Q 16 Islamic Studies Prophets

Which Prophet was swallowed by a fish?

A

Hazrat Ayub (AS)

B

Hazrat Yusuf (AS)

C

Hazrat Musa (AS)

D

Hazrat Yunus (AS)

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Yunus (AS)

Correct Answer: Hazrat Yunus (AS)

Hazrat Yunus (AS) was swallowed by a great fish (whale) after leaving his people, as told in Surah Al-Anbiya and Surah As-Saffat.

15

Topic Section

Pillars Of Islam

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Q 17 Islamic Studies Pillars Of Islam

Which pillar of Islam is called "Financial Worship"?

A

Zakat

B

Salah

C

Hajj

D

Sawm

View answer & explanation Ans: Zakat

Correct Answer: Zakat

Zakat is called financial worship (ibadat-e-maliyah) because it is worship performed through wealth.

16

Topic Section

Islamic Terminology

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Q 18 Islamic Studies Islamic Terminology

"Amr bil Ma'roof wa Nahi Anil Munkar" means?

A

Patience in hardship

B

Enjoining good, forbidding evil

C

Truthfulness in speech

D

Seeking knowledge

View answer & explanation Ans: Enjoining good, forbidding evil

Correct Answer: Enjoining good, forbidding evil

Amr bil Ma'roof wa Nahi Anil Munkar means enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil.

Subject 2

English

25 MCQs
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Topic Section

Synonyms

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Q 21 English Synonyms

The synonym of "Astute" is?

A

Shrewd

B

Foolish

C

Slow

D

Honest

View answer & explanation Ans: Shrewd

Correct Answer: Shrewd

Astute means sharp and shrewd in judgement, especially in practical matters.

Q 24 English Synonyms

The synonym of "Audacious" is?

A

Timid

B

Cautious

C

Polite

D

Bold

View answer & explanation Ans: Bold

Correct Answer: Bold

Audacious means bold and daring, willing to take risks.

Q 28 English Synonyms

Synonym of "Eccentric"?

A

Ordinary

B

Normal

C

Common

D

Unusual

View answer & explanation Ans: Unusual

Correct Answer: Unusual

Eccentric means unconventional or unusual in behaviour.

Q 36 English Synonyms

Synonym of "Erudite"?

A

Ignorant

B

Uneducated

C

Simple

D

Learned

View answer & explanation Ans: Learned

Correct Answer: Learned

Erudite means learned and scholarly.

Q 40 English Synonyms

Synonym of "Candid"?

A

Secretive

B

Dishonest

C

Evasive

D

Frank

View answer & explanation Ans: Frank

Correct Answer: Frank

Candid means frank and straightforward.

Q 45 English Synonyms

Synonym of "Benevolent"?

A

Kind

B

Cruel

C

Selfish

D

Harsh

View answer & explanation Ans: Kind

Correct Answer: Kind

Benevolent means kind and well-meaning towards others.

2

Topic Section

Antonyms

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Q 22 English Antonyms

The antonym of "Luminous" is?

A

Bright

B

Dark

C

Glowing

D

Radiant

View answer & explanation Ans: Dark

Correct Answer: Dark

Luminous means giving off light, so its antonym is dark.

Q 26 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Tranquil"?

A

Calm

B

Agitated

C

Peaceful

D

Quiet

View answer & explanation Ans: Agitated

Correct Answer: Agitated

Tranquil means calm and peaceful, so its antonym is agitated.

Q 30 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Lofty"?

A

High

B

Low

C

Tall

D

Grand

View answer & explanation Ans: Low

Correct Answer: Low

Lofty means high or elevated, so its antonym is low.

Q 34 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Diligent"?

A

Hardworking

B

Lazy

C

Careful

D

Industrious

View answer & explanation Ans: Lazy

Correct Answer: Lazy

Diligent means hardworking and careful, so its antonym is lazy.

Q 38 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Profound"?

A

Deep

B

Superficial

C

Intense

D

Thorough

View answer & explanation Ans: Superficial

Correct Answer: Superficial

Profound means deep and thorough, so its antonym is superficial.

Q 41 English Antonyms

Antonym of "Optimistic"?

A

Pessimistic

B

Hopeful

C

Cheerful

D

Confident

View answer & explanation Ans: Pessimistic

Correct Answer: Pessimistic

Optimistic means hopeful about the future, so its antonym is pessimistic.

3

Topic Section

Prepositions

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Q 23 English Prepositions

"He succeeded ___ hard work."

A

with

B

from

C

by

D

at

View answer & explanation Ans: by

Correct Answer: by

The standard preposition in this construction is "by": he succeeded by hard work.

Q 27 English Prepositions

"She is keen ___ studies."

A

in

B

at

C

on

D

for

View answer & explanation Ans: on

Correct Answer: on

The adjective "keen" takes the preposition "on": keen on studies.

Q 33 English Prepositions

"He has been ill ___ Monday."

A

since

B

for

C

from

D

by

View answer & explanation Ans: since

Correct Answer: since

"Since" is used with a point in time (Monday) in present-perfect constructions; "for" is used with a duration.

Q 39 English Prepositions

"He congratulated me ___ my success."

A

for

B

at

C

on

D

about

View answer & explanation Ans: on

Correct Answer: on

The verb "congratulate" takes the preposition "on": congratulated me on my success.

Q 44 English Prepositions

Correct form: "She has lived here ___ 2010."

A

for

B

from

C

by

D

since

View answer & explanation Ans: since

Correct Answer: since

"Since" is used with the point in time 2010 in a present-perfect sentence; "for" would need a duration such as "ten years".

4

Topic Section

Subject Verb Agreement

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Q 25 English Subject Verb Agreement

"Neither of the boys ___ present."

A

is

B

are

C

were

D

have

View answer & explanation Ans: is

Correct Answer: is

"Neither" is singular, so it takes a singular verb: "Neither of the boys is present."

Q 37 English Subject Verb Agreement

"Either Ali or his friends ___ guilty."

A

are

B

is

C

was

D

has

View answer & explanation Ans: are

Correct Answer: are

With "either ... or", the verb agrees with the nearer subject, "his friends", so the plural "are" is correct.

Q 42 English Subject Verb Agreement

"None of the news ___ true."

A

are

B

is

C

were

D

have

View answer & explanation Ans: is

Correct Answer: is

"News" is an uncountable noun and takes a singular verb: "None of the news is true."

5

Topic Section

Grammar — Voice

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Q 29 English Grammar — Voice

Correct passive: "They built the bridge."

A

The bridge was built

B

The bridge is built

C

The bridge has built

D

The bridge was building

View answer & explanation Ans: The bridge was built

Correct Answer: The bridge was built

The past-simple active "They built the bridge" becomes the passive "The bridge was built (by them)."

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Topic Section

Grammar — Narration

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Q 31 English Grammar — Narration

Correct indirect: He said, "I am tired."

A

He said that he is tired

B

He said that he had tired

C

He said that he was tired

D

He said that he has been tired

View answer & explanation Ans: He said that he was tired

Correct Answer: He said that he was tired

In reported speech the present simple "I am tired" shifts back to the past simple: "He said that he was tired."

7

Topic Section

One Word Substitution

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Q 32 English One Word Substitution

One-word for "A person who loves mankind"?

A

Misanthrope

B

Misogynist

C

Egoist

D

Philanthropist

View answer & explanation Ans: Philanthropist

Correct Answer: Philanthropist

A philanthropist is a person who loves mankind and seeks the welfare of others.

Q 43 English One Word Substitution

One-word: "A person who hates mankind"?

A

Philanthropist

B

Altruist

C

Misanthrope

D

Humanist

View answer & explanation Ans: Misanthrope

Correct Answer: Misanthrope

A misanthrope is a person who dislikes or hates mankind.

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Topic Section

Grammar — Comparison

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Q 35 English Grammar — Comparison

Correct comparative: "She is ___ than her sister."

A

tall

B

tallest

C

taller

D

more tall

View answer & explanation Ans: taller

Correct Answer: taller

The comparative of "tall" is "taller": "She is taller than her sister."

Subject 3

Mathematics

10 MCQs
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Topic Section

Squares And Roots

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Q 46 Mathematics Squares And Roots

√144 = ?

A

14

B

12

C

16

D

10

View answer & explanation Ans: 12

Correct Answer: 12

The square root of 144 is 12, since 12 × 12 = 144.

2

Topic Section

Algebra

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Q 47 Mathematics Algebra

If A = 2, B = 3, value of A² + B²?

A

10

B

12

C

13

D

25

View answer & explanation Ans: 13

Correct Answer: 13

A² + B² = 2² + 3² = 4 + 9 = 13.

Q 51 Mathematics Algebra

Simplify: 2x + 3 = 11 → x = ?

A

3

B

5

C

4

D

7

View answer & explanation Ans: 4

Correct Answer: 4

2x + 3 = 11 gives 2x = 8, so x = 4.

3

Topic Section

Averages

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Q 48 Mathematics Averages

The average of 10, 20, 30?

A

15

B

25

C

30

D

20

View answer & explanation Ans: 20

Correct Answer: 20

The average is (10 + 20 + 30) ÷ 3 = 60 ÷ 3 = 20.

4

Topic Section

Units And Measurement

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Q 49 Mathematics Units And Measurement

1 km = ? meters

A

1000

B

100

C

10000

D

10

View answer & explanation Ans: 1000

Correct Answer: 1000

One kilometre equals 1,000 metres.

5

Topic Section

Percentages

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Q 50 Mathematics Percentages

60% of 250 = ?

A

125

B

150

C

175

D

200

View answer & explanation Ans: 150

Correct Answer: 150

60% of 250 = 0.60 × 250 = 150.

Q 55 Mathematics Percentages

Solve: 15% of 2000

A

250

B

350

C

300

D

200

View answer & explanation Ans: 300

Correct Answer: 300

15% of 2000 = 0.15 × 2000 = 300.

6

Topic Section

Geometry — Circles

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Q 52 Mathematics Geometry — Circles

Area of circle with r = 7

A

144

B

164

C

132

D

154

View answer & explanation Ans: 154

Correct Answer: 154

Using π = 22/7, the area is (22/7) × 7² = 22 × 7 = 154 square units.

7

Topic Section

Powers And Roots

1 solved MCQs shown directly below

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Q 53 Mathematics Powers And Roots

Cube root of 64 = ?

A

4

B

6

C

8

D

2

View answer & explanation Ans: 4

Correct Answer: 4

The cube root of 64 is 4, since 4³ = 64.

8

Topic Section

Speed And Distance

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Q 54 Mathematics Speed And Distance

A train 200 m long crosses a pole in 20 s. Speed?

A

30 km/h

B

36 km/h

C

40 km/h

D

72 km/h

View answer & explanation Ans: 36 km/h

Correct Answer: 36 km/h

Speed = 200 m ÷ 20 s = 10 m/s, and 10 m/s × 18/5 = 36 km/h.

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Is this an official CSS MPT past paper? +

No. This is a practice set from a Sir Adnan booklet titled 'CSS MPT 2026 Most Expected MCQs-100'. It is labelled as practice in the title, slug and paperType, and the year 2026 is the booklet's label, not a claimed exam session.

How many questions are published, and what happened to the rest of the booklet? +

55 of the booklet's 80 printed items are published here: Islamiat 20, English vocabulary and grammar 25, and General Abilities 10. The 5 passage-based English items are dropped because no passage is printed, so their answers cannot be verified. The 20 Urdu items are held for a later run because their text layer is garbled and they need visual reading — they are not dropped.

Why does the booklet say 100 MCQs when only 80 are printed? +

The cover claims 100 MCQs and the section headers claim English 50 and General Abilities 60, but the file actually prints 80 items (Islamiat 20, Urdu 20, English 25 + 5 passage items, General Abilities 10). Nothing was invented to fill the gap between the claims and the printed content.

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