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TEST BOOKLET GENERAL STUDIES: Test 9

TOPIC: History-II (Ancient, Medieval History and Art and Culture)

Date: 3/02/2019 Time Allowed: 1.30 Hrs Maximum Marks: 150

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1. Consider the following reasons for the rise of Mauryan Empire in India. 1. The invasion of Scythians had

weakened the erstwhile Nanda kingdom in the eastern India.

2. In North-West India, the invasion of Alexander destroyed the petty states, making the expansion of Mauryan Empire easy.

Which of the reasons given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. With reference to Virshaiva tradition

of Bhakti, which of the given statements is/are correct? 1. Virshaivas believe that on death the

devotee will be united with Shiva and will not return to this world.

2. The Virshaivas encouraged certain practices disapproved in the Dharmashastras, such as post-puberty marriage and the remarriage of widows.

3. Virshaivas ceremonially bury their dead instead of burning bodies on funeral pyre.

Select the correct answer using codes

given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None

3. Consider the following characteristic

about an Indian School of Philosophy: 1. It is the earliest philosophical school

in Indian philosophical tradition. 2. Nature and the spiritual elements

together create the world. 3. The knowledge can be acquired

through perception, inference and hearing.

4. This school of thought does not recognize the existence of god.

Which philosophical school has been described above?

(a) Mimamsa (b) Vaisheshika (c) Samkhya (d) Nyaya

4. Consider following statements about the Social Policy of Akbar: 1. Akbar abolished the practice of sati,

compulsory burning of widow, unless she herself desired.

2. He increased the age of marriage of girls and boys to 14 and 16 respectively.

3. Akbar laid emphasis on moral education and mathematics along with secular subjects.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

5. Which one of the following does not

belong to three ratnas of Jainism? (a) Right faith (b) Right action (c) Right Knowledge (d) Meditation

6. With reference to coinage, consider

following statements: 1. Earliest coins found in India are the

punch-marked coins, issued by guilds.

2. Kushana rulers introduced in India, the standard coinage system with ruler's name inscribed on coins.

3. Gold coins of Kushana period are of highest purity, which implies very good economic conditions.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) All are correct

7. Consider the following statements:

1. The janapadas of the Vedic age developed in to Mahajanpadas in

Buddha age. 2. The Mahajanpadas were expanded

from Pakistan in the north-west to Anga in the east and Godavari in the south.

Which of the statements is / are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Both (c) Only 2 (d) None of them

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8. With reference to writings of Magasthenese, consider the following statements: 1. Chandragupta presided over

personally in open sabha for administration of justice.

2. Indian society was classified in seven endogamous groups.

3. Capital Patliputra was administered by a board of thirty members. Work was divided between various committes.


(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 and 3 (c) Only 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Which of the following statements are

true about the land revenue system during Akbar’s reign? 1. Land was classified into different

categories namely: Polaj, Parauti, Chachar and Banjar.

2. Cultivators had to pay the revenue in cash.

3. “Jama” was the amount assessed and “Hasil” was the amount collected.

Select the correct answer using code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

10. Consider the following statements

regarding the administration during the Vedic period: 1. The king maintained a standing army. 2. The system of civil services with

officials’ assigned special duties began during this period.

3. The concept of territory as a unit of administration took birth in this period.


(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3

11. India was known as the land of the gold in the medieval world. What could be the reason/reasons for this generalized image of the country in foreign land? 1. India accumulated large quantity of

Gold/Silver because of favorable foreign trade.

2. Large quantity of gold and silver was used to be mined in the contemporary South India.

3. The country made favorable impression on many foreign travelers.

Which of the above given statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3

(c) 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3


about Amir Khusrau: 1. He is credited with inventing the Sitar

and Tabla. 2. He invented many ragas like aiman,

gora, sanam etc. 3. Khusrau wrote a large number of

poetical works, including historical romances.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1,2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only


in the context of Indian Republics: 1. In the republics, real power lay in the

hands of tribal oligarchies. 2. The Brahmanas were given high post

in these Republics. 3. In the age of Buddha, certain states

were not ruled by hereditary kings but by persons who were responsible to the assemblies.

4. In the pre-mauryan times, republics were more stronger and common than monarchies.

Which of above statement is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) All of the above

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14. Consider the following statements regarding 'Advaita' philosophy: 1. It states that there is no real

difference between God, Soul and the world.

2. It is based on the interpretation of the Upanishads.

3. It advocates 'Bhakti marg' as the way towards Moksha.



15. In the context of Indian History

"Taccavi" refers to : (a) Crown Land (b) Land Revenue (c) Religious Tax (d) Agricultural Loan

16. Which of the following is/are

correct? 1. Babur was invited to invade India. 2. Babur introduced the Ryotwari

System. 3. The victory at Panipat made Babur

the ruler of India. Select the correct answer using the code

given below. (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 Only (d) 3 Only


about the script of Indus valley people. 1. Their script was pictographic. 2. It was written from left to right and

vice-versa in alternate lines. 3. It has been deciphered and provides

great information about the time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


18. Which of the following is/are correct? 1. Tantric rituals, in medieval India were

followed by lower caste only. 2. Tantric practitioners were influenced

by Shaivism and Buddhism. 3. Practitioners of tantric practice

ignored authority of Vedas. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1,2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3


1. Slavery existed in ancient India.

2. Slaves were also made to participate in agriculture activities.

3. Megasthenes described the condition of slaves in India in his account.



20. Temples in South India formed

prominent cultural as well as administrative units. With regard to

temples of various dynasties, identify the correct combination. 1. Hazara Rama Temple - Vijayanagara 2. Virupaksha Temple - Pandyas 3. Brihadeshvara Temple - Cholas

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 Only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) All are correct


correct about Shrenis of crafts persons?

1. Provided training. 2. Procured raw material. 3. Distributed finished product. 4. Served as banks.


(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 3 and 4

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22. Which of the following statements are true about agriculture in Medieval India? 1. Agriculture in Medieval India was only

for subsistence. 2. Vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes

and chillies were introduced to India from the New World at this time.

3. Peasants held their land in collective ownership.

4. Ain-i-Akbari written by Abul Fazl is an important source of information about agriculture in Akbar’s time.


(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4

(c) 2 and 4 (d) 1 and 3

23. Consider following statements

about Kabir and Guru Nanak Dev : 1. Both believed in the unity and

oneness of God. 2. Both denounced idol-worship,

pilgrimages and other formal observances of the various faiths.

3. Both founded new religions viz. Sikhism and Kabirpanth.

4. Like Kabir, Nanak also believed in human equality and brotherhood, and strongly denounced the caste system.


(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4


1. Ibn Battutah wrote Rihala in Arabic about the socio cultural life in the subcontinent in the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

2. Alberuni wrote Kitab-ul-hind and also translated Patanjali’s work on

grammar in Arabic. 3. Duarte Barbosa was the Portuguese

traveler who gave a detailed account of trade and society in West India.

Which of the above given statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 only (d) All are correct

25. Francois Bernier recorded the general conditions and culture of India in his book ‘Travels in the Mughal Empire’. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Crown ownership of land existed

during Mughals. 2. The land ownership was hereditary. 3. The merchant communities, artisans

& professional classes were prosperous.


(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


1. Ashokan inscriptions were issued as Royal orders.

2. Near about all the inscriptions are in Prakrit language and in Brahmi Script, but in the inscription of North-West, Kharoshti scripts and Aramaic Languages have been used.

3. These inscriptions were set up by the side of main routes. They focus on the life story, internal and foreign policy and the extension of the empire of Ashoka.

4. These inscriptions give information about the Period between 8th year and 21st year regional year of Ashoka.


(a) 1, 2, 3, 4 (b) 1, 2 (c) 3, 4 (d) 1, 3


about the Rig Vedic society: 1. Child marriage was a common

practice. 2. The status of women was poor and

they were confined to households. 3. Widow re-marriage was prohibited.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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28. Consider the following statements: 1. Vedas proclaim the sacrificial rites as

the means of prosperity, long life and rebirth of heaven.

2. In general, the Upnishads proclaim salvation by sacrificial rites.

3. Aranayakas favour mostly penance or meditation in forests for spiritual upliftment.

Which of the statements given above are correct?



1. The Sangam texts are different from the Vedic texts, particularly the Rig Vedic texts.

2. They are Secular in nature. 3. The Sangam literature mention about

Yavanas coming their own Vessels purchasing pepper with gold.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) All of the above


scientific understandings achieved in ancient India? 1. Round shape of earth 2. Exact distance between earth and

moon 3. Knowledge of cause of eclipses 4. Rotation of Earth (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 3, 4

31. Which is/are correct about Bhakti

saints from south? 1. They never received any royal

patronage. 2. They had good relations with

Buddhist and jain monks. 3. Their fame amongst peasants led to

revolts. (a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 3 (c) Only 2 (d) None

32. Consider the following statements in the context of ancient Indian history: 1. The neolithic settlers were the earliest

farming communities. 2. Pottery first appeared in Mesolithic

phase. 3. Cultivation of rice found first in

Allahabad in the sixth millennium B.C.


(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) All of the above


in the context of Historical Literature: 1. The Sandhyakara Nandi’s

Ramacharita narrates the story of conflict between Kaivarta peasants and the Pala prince Ramapala.

2. Bilhana’s Vikramanakadevacharita recounts the achievements of his patron, Vikramaditya VI, the Gupta King.

3. Mashika Vamsha, which was written by Atula, it gives an account of the dynasty of the Mushikas, which ruled in Northern Kerala.

4. Rajtarangini or the streams of king written by Kalhana. It is a string of biographies of the kings of Kashmir.


(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) All of the above


regarding Indus Valley civilization : 1. The site of Harappa is located on the

banks of river Ravi and was first site to be discovered.

2. The site of Mohenjodaro is located on the banks of river Indus.

3. Mohenjodaro literally means 'place of the dead' in Sindhi language.

Which of the statements give above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) All of the above.

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35. With reference to the 'amara-nayakas' system, a major political innovation of the Vijaynagara Empire, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. They were the military commanders

who were given territories to govern . 2. They were allowed to retain a part of

revenue collected by them for personal use.

3. Like the Iqta System of Delhi Sultanate, this system was also hereditary.


(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


regarding Mauryan inscriptions: 1. King referred to as Piyadassi –

meaning “pleasant to behold” was used for the emperor Asoka.

2. James Prinsep deciphered Brahmi and Kharosthi to conclude that Piyadassi was title used for Asoka.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both correct (d) None of the above


about Bhakti movement in medieval India : 1. Bhakti movement was led by series of

popular saints - Alvars and Nayanars. 2. Nayanars believed in the devotion to

Vishnu. 3. Alvars believed in the devotion to

Shiva. 4. These saints rejected caste

inequalities.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) All are correct

38. Which of the following Indian art is not under the UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? (a) Chhau dance, a tradition from eastern

India. (b) Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming

and dancing of Manipur. (c) Kalbelia, folk songs and dances of

Rajasthan. (d) Ankianaat, a class of one act plays

performed in Assam.

39. In Sangam Classics written in

Ancient India, the designations "karugar vidi" or "aruval vidi" were used for: (a) Streets named after Weavers (b) Names of the communities (c) Names of the Rulers (d) Places of worship


about the Jainism : 1. Jainism spread in South & West India

because Brahmanical religion was weak there.

2. Jainism became popular in masses because it clearly marked itself as different from the Brahmanical religion.



41. Iranians ruled the North-West India

during the Janpada period. Which of the statements given about them is/are incorrect? 1. The bell shaped capitals used in

Ashokan pillars are influenced by Iranian architecture.

2. Punch marked coins came to be used in India as a result of Iranian contacts.



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42. Consider the following statements: 1. Srautasutras, Prescribe various kinds

of measurements for the construction of sacrificial altars.

2. Domestic rituals connected with birth, naming, sacred thread, marriage, funerals etc are laid down in the Grihyasutra.

Which of the following is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

43. With regard to the compilations of

Buddhist literature, consider the following statements. 1. Vinaya Pitaka comprise of rules and

regulation for those who joins sangha or monastic order.

2. Sutta Pitaka deals with philosophical matters.

3. Abhidhamma Pitaka deals with teachings of Budhha

4. Deepavamsa and Mahavamsa contained the regional histories of Buddhism written in Sanskrit.

Identify the incorrect statement(s). (a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 4


1. Samhitas are the collection of Vedic rituals.

2. The Brahmanas are full of ritualistic formulae and explain the social and religious meaning of rituals.

3. The latter Vedic texts were complied in the upper gangetic basin. The period is also called as painted Grey ware iron-phase.


(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) All of the above

45. The statue of Gomateswara at

Sravanabelagola was built by (a) Chandragupta Maurya (b) Kharavela (c) Amoghavarsha (d) Chamundaraya

46. Which of the following is correct? I. Shore temple of Mahabalipura :

Pallavas II. Kailasa temple of Ellora :

Rashtrakutas

III. Khajuraho temples : Chandellas (a) None is correct (b) Only I is correct (c) Only II, III are correct (d) All are correct

47. Bronze icons of Nataraja cast

during the Chola period invariably show the deity with (a) eight hands (b) six hands (c) four hands (d) two hands


with reference to the Mansabdari System, an administrative feature of the Mughal Empire. 4. It was a system of giving

rank/position to only the soldiers and officials of the Army.

5. A unique feature of this system was that a person could give his application petition to be appointed as a 'mansabdar'.

6. The 'mansabdars' received their pay either in cash or in the form of jagirs.


(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only

49. In ancient Indian Buddhist

monasteries, a ceremony called Pavarana used to be held. It was the (a) occasion to elect the Sangh-

parinayaka and two speakers one on Dhamma and the other on Vinaya

(b) confession by monks of their offences committed during their stay in the monasteries during the rainy season

(c) ceremony of initiation of new person into the Buddhist Sangha in which the head is shaved and when yellow robes are offered

(d) gathering of Buddhist monks on the next day to the full-moon day of Ashadha when they take up a fixed abode for the next four months of the rainy season

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50. The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutta has its subject on (a) a conflict between Gods and Demons

of ancient Hindu lore (b) a romantic story of an Aryan prince

and a tribal woman (c) the story of the power struggle

between two Aryan . (d) the court intrigues at the time of

Chandragupta

51. Anekantavada is a core theory and

philosophy of which one of the following? (a) Buddhism (b) Jainism (c) Sikhism (d) Vaishnavism

52. What does Baudhayan theorem

(BaudhayanSulva Sutras) relate to? (a) Lengths of sides of a right angled

triangle (b) Calculation of the value of pi (c) Logarithmic calculations (d) Normal distribution curve

53. There are only two known examples

of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings? (a) Bagh caves (b) Ellora caves (c) Lomas Rishi cave (d) Nasik caves

54. Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes

shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolizes (a) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch

over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation

(b) Buddha’s calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara

(c) Buddha’s reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory

(d) Both the statements (a) and (b) are correct in this context

55. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? 1. The surest way of annihilating Karma

is to practice penance. 2. Every object, even the smallest

particle has a soul. 3. Karma is the bane of the soul and

must be ended. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.


56. With reference to the history of

Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest

surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were

originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.

3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.


(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

57. With reference to Sangam and

Vedic texts, consider the following statements : 1. Both Vedic and Sangam texts are

religious in nature. 2. Unlike Vedic texts, Sangam texts do

not provide any information on the political and economic life of people



58. Koh-I-Noor diamond was taken

away from India to Persia during the rule of which Mughal ruler? (a) Aurangzeb (b) Muhammad Shah (c) Farrukhsiyar (d) Shah Alam

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59. With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs : Famous work of Sculpture: Site 1. A grand image of Buddha's

Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below : Ajanta

2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock : Mount Abu

3. “Arjuna’s Penance”/ “Descent of Ganga” sculpted on the surface of huge boulders : Mamallapuram

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

60. A community of people called

Manganiyars is well known for their (a) martial arts in North-East India (b) musical tradition in North-West India (c) classical vocal music in South India (d) pietra dura tradition in Central India

61. With reference to the famous

'Chhau dance', consider the following statements : 1. It is a combination of music, dance

and Martial arts. 2. It is a traditional dance form of

southern Nilgiris. 3. It is accompanied by the musical

instruments like Mahuri and Dhola. Which of the statements given above is /are correct?


62. The technique of mural painting

executed upon freshly laid lime plaster is known as (a) Fresco (b) Gouache (c) Tempera (d) Cubism

63. Consider the following pairs: Vedic literature Deals with

1. Brahmanas : philosophical knowledge and spiritual learning

2. Aryankas : mysticism and symbolism 3. Upanishads : sacrifices and rituals

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

64. 'Uttarapatha' and 'Dakshinapatha'

were two important trade routes of ancient India.In the context of this which of the following two urban settlements which were established at the juncture of 'Uttarapatha' ? (a) Mathura to Taxila (b) Purushpura to Mathura (c) Ujjain to Mathura (d) Purushpura to Taxila

65. Who among the following wrote

'Mahabhashya' a commentary on Sanskrit book Ashtadhyayi ? (a) Kshemendra (b) Kalahana (c) Chanakya (d) Patanjali


regarding Gandhara school of art : 1. It was influenced by Greco-Roman

tradition. 2. It was patronized by the Satvahana

rulers. 3. Yogi posture of Buddha was a

prominent sculpture of the school. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


67. In Buddhism, 'Patimokkha' is

(a) a name of a Boddhisatva (b) a ritual associated to attain moksha (c) the rules of the Sangha (d) a dialogue text between King

Menander and Nagsena

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68. With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Pichwai'? (a) It is an ancient style bronze and brass

work still found in central India. (b) It refers to the intricate paintings of

Rajasthan which portray Lord Krishna.

(c) It is the language of Pichwai tribe of Gujarat.

(d) It is the classical vocal music of North- East India.

69. Consider the following pairs:

Script : Period 1. Brahmi : Mauryan 2. Siddhamatrika : Gupta 3. Modi : Marathas

Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3


with regard to Indian classical music: 1. Raga is the basis of rhythm and Tala

is the basis of melody. 2. The Ragas are classified according to

the period of time in a day. Which of the statements given above

is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

71. Ras' and 'Sankirtana' are popular

forms of which of the following classical dances? (a) Odissi (b) Kathak (c) Kathakali (d) Manipuri


associated with Jainism? 1. Anuvrata 2. Mahavrata 3. Sallekhana



73. Consider the following statements regarding Dashavatar theatre form: 1. It is performed in Goa and Konkan

region. 2. The performers personify the ten

incarnations of Lord Vishnu. 3. The performers wear wooden masks.



74. Pancha-Siddhantika, a work of

Varahamihira, deals with (a) Geographical domains of India (b) Astronomical systems (c) Occult and mysticism (d) Principles of social living

75. Which of these ancient scripts

generally writes in left to right direction? (a) Brahmi (b) Kharosthi (c) Harappan (d) All of the above

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