{"id":157146,"date":"2025-06-30T12:07:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T06:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=157146"},"modified":"2025-07-30T13:18:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T07:48:40","slug":"ibps-so-reasoning-topic-wise-weightage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-reasoning-topic-wise-weightage\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS SO Reasoning Topic-wise weightage 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/category\/ibps-so\/\">IBPS SO<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">IBPS SO Reasoning Topic-wise weightage<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the schedule for IBPS SO Prelims and Mains exams. The candidates appearing for this exam must know the topic-wise weightage of each subject that comes in the exam. Knowing about the important topics will help you prepare for the exam more efficiently. The <strong>IBPS SO Prelims exam will be conducted on 31st August 2025,<\/strong> and the <strong>Mains exam will be conducted on 9th November 2025<\/strong>. Therefore, you must start preparing for it today. In this blog, we have provided the topic-wise weightage of the Reasoning section of the IBPS SO Prelims exam. Additionally, we have provided tips to cover the important topics of the reasoning section. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/?ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt A Free IBPS SO Mock Test 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS SO Exam 2025 Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>General details of the IBPS SO exam are provided here. The basic details cover the institute name, exam name, participating banks, salary, selection process, exam dates, exam medium, exam mode, etc. Below, a table covers all these details in an easy-to-understand manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Institute Name<\/td><td>Institute of Banking Personnel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Name<\/td><td>IBPS SO (Specialist Officer Exam)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Posts<\/td><td>1. IT Officer (Scale I)<br>2. Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)<br>3. Marketing Officer (Scale I)<br>4. Law Officer (Scale I)<br>5. Rajbhasha Adhikari (Scale I)<br>6. HR\/Personnel Officer (Scale I)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vacancy<\/td><td>1007<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Participating Banks<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligibility<\/td><td>Educational Qualification: Graduate or Post Graduate in a Specialized Field as mentioned in the official notification.<br>Age limit: 20 to 30 Years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online Application Dates<\/td><td>1st July to 28th July &#8211; apply on the official website &#8211; www.ibps.in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Dates<\/td><td><strong>Prelims-&nbsp;30th August 2025<br>Mains-&nbsp;9th November 2025<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Medium<\/td><td>English and Hindi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exam Mode<\/td><td>Online (Computer-based exam)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection Process<\/td><td>Prelims, Mains, and Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Salary<\/td><td>In-hand salary is approximately Rs. 56,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td>@ibps.in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PracticeMock Telegram Group Link<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/Practice_Mock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/t.me\/Practice_Mock<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fs1pricing%2Findex.php%3Fc%3Dpremium&amp;ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banking-Max-Course-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152921\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS SO 2025 Reasoning Topic-wise Weightage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the&nbsp;<strong>IBPS SO Prelims exam, Reasoning Ability consists of 50 questions of 50 marks.&nbsp;<\/strong>And the time duration is&nbsp;<strong>40 minutes for this section.&nbsp;<\/strong>There is a negative marking of 1\/4th of the marks allotted per question. There is a sectional cut-off in the IBPS SO Prelims exam. Therefore, it is essential to prepare important topics based on their weightage in the exam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per our observation of the trends from previous year, the higher-weightage topics for the Reasoning section in IBPS SO Prelims include Puzzles and Seating Arrangement (15 to 20 questions), Syllogism (4 to 5 questions), Inequality (4 to 5 questions), Coding-Decoding (3 to 5 questions), Blood Relations (3 to 4 questions), Direction and Distance (2 to 3 questions), Order and Ranking (2 to 3 questions), Input-Output (4 to 5 questions), and Miscellaneous (3 to 5 questions). The topic-wise weightage of Reasoning for the IBPS SO exam is provided in the table below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Topic<\/th><th>No. of Questions (Approx.)<\/th><th>Weightage (%)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Puzzles &amp; Seating Arrangement<\/strong><\/td><td>15\u201320<\/td><td>30\u201340%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Syllogism<\/strong><\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><td>8\u201310%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inequality<\/strong><\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><td>8\u201310%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Coding-Decoding<\/strong><\/td><td>3\u20135<\/td><td>6\u201310%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Blood Relations<\/strong><\/td><td>3\u20134<\/td><td>6\u20138%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Direction &amp; Distance<\/strong><\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><td>4\u20136%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Order &amp; Ranking<\/strong><\/td><td>2\u20133<\/td><td>4\u20136%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Input-Output<\/strong><\/td><td>4\u20135<\/td><td>8\u201310%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Miscellaneous (Data Sufficiency, Logical Reasoning, etc.)<\/strong><\/td><td>3\u20135<\/td><td>6\u201310%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: The weightage of topics asked in the reasoning section in the IBPS SO exam provided here is approximate, based on previous year trends. This weightage may vary this year, so prepare for each topic well.<\/strong> <strong>By focusing on the important topics, you can easily clear the sectional cut-off. But, keep in mind that only clearing the sectional cut-off will not do. You need to boost your overall score by scoring well in the reasoning section.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS SO Reasoning Syllabus for Prelims Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to know the complete syllabus of Reasoning, along with knowing the most important topics. The Reasoning syllabus covers topics as provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data Sufficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order and Ranking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verbal Reasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seating Arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puzzles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inequalities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syllogism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input-Output<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alphanumeric Series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance and Direction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-reasoning-detailed-preparation-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IBPS SO Reasoning Detailed Preparation Strategy 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Solve Important Topics of IBPS SO Reasoning 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Topic-wise tips for solving reasoning questions in the IBPS SO Prelims exam are provided below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Puzzles &amp; Seating Arrangement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weightage:<\/strong> 15\u201320 Questions<br><strong>Types:<\/strong> Linear, Circular, Floor-based, Box-based, Month-Date, Day-based, Double-line, Blood-relation-based<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start with basic puzzles (2-variable) and gradually move to 3-variable complex ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice variety: linear (both directions), circular (inside\/outside), and floor-based.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve diagram-making speed and use elimination techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use shorthand notes for conditions (e.g., A &gt; B, B \u2260 C).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Daily Practice:<\/strong> 3 puzzles minimum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Syllogism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weightage:<\/strong> 4\u20135 Questions<br><strong>Types:<\/strong> Traditional, Reverse Syllogism, Only a Few, Possibility-based<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>Venn diagrams<\/strong> or follow the <strong>rules-based approach<\/strong> for quick conclusions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice &#8220;Only a few&#8221; and &#8220;Possibility&#8221; cases\u2014they\u2019re often tricky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the basic structure: All, Some, No, Some Not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Memorize rules for conclusions (All A are B \u2192 Some B are A)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/?ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt A Free IBPS SO Mock Test 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Inequality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weightage:<\/strong> 4\u20135 Questions<br><strong>Types:<\/strong> Direct, Coded<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn symbol meanings: &gt;, &lt;, \u2265, \u2264, =.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decode coded inequality (e.g., A @ B means A \u2264 B).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use elimination if you\u2019re unsure about the relationship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Practice chained inequality (A &gt; B = C \u2264 D?) to boost accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Coding-Decoding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weightage:<\/strong> 3\u20135 Questions<br><strong>Types:<\/strong> Letter shifting, Mathematical operations, Matrix coding, Chinese coding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look for patterns in letters: positions, +\/\u2013 shift, ASCII values.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice reverse and forward decoding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For sentence\/word coding (e.g., \u201csky is blue\u201d \u2192 &#8220;mi ke to&#8221;), make a word-code mapping table.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Practice both <strong>old<\/strong> and <strong>new pattern<\/strong> questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Blood Relations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weightage:<\/strong> 3\u20134 Questions<br><strong>Types:<\/strong> Statement-based, Puzzle-based, Coded relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Draw family tree diagrams using symbols (+ for male, \u25cb for female).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice coded format like \u201cA * B\u201d means \u201cA is father of B\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on generation gaps and indirect relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practice:<\/strong> Basic + Moderate-level relation puzzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Direction &amp; Distance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weightage:<\/strong> 2\u20133 Questions<br><strong>Types:<\/strong> Turns (left\/right), Distance, Final direction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always draw diagrams while solving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorize directions: N\u2013S\u2013E\u2013W and diagonals (NE, NW, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice turning logic: facing North, turn left \u2192 West.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Mistake:<\/strong> The candidates misinterpret the direction after multiple turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Order &amp; Ranking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weightage:<\/strong> 2\u20133 Questions<br><strong>Types:<\/strong> Height-based, Position from sides, After interchange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use table\/grid for clarity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use formulas:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total = Left + Right \u2013 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For gaps: (Total \u2013 Position from Left \u2013 Position from Right + 2)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focus on:<\/strong> Interchange and &#8220;between&#8221; type questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Input-Output<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weightage:<\/strong> 4\u20135 Questions<br><strong>Types:<\/strong> Word\/Number arrangement (shifting pattern)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Observe input \u2192 step-wise transformation pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify rules: alphabetical, numerical, or mixed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice tracing logic in 2\u20133 steps to predict later steps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More Tip:<\/strong> Practice reverse pattern problems (Step 4 \u2192 Step 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Miscellaneous (Data Sufficiency, Logical Reasoning, etc.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Weightage:<\/strong> 3\u20135 Questions<br><strong>Types:<\/strong> Course of action, Cause-effect, Assumption, Statement-Conclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For <strong>Data Sufficiency<\/strong>, evaluate each statement <strong>independently<\/strong>, then combine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <strong>Logical Reasoning<\/strong>, avoid personal bias; stick to facts given.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice <strong>Yes\/No\/Can&#8217;t say<\/strong> type conclusions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banking-Plus-Course-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-156412\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to Remember to Score Well in Reasoning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember the important points provided below to score well in the Reasoning section of the IBPS SO Prelims exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Puzzles &amp; Seating Arrangement<\/strong> questions dominate the section, so regular practice is essential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While looking at the questions, you can easily solve them with confidence. For this, you have to practice these types of questions more and more. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Syllogism, Inequality, and Input-Output<\/strong> questions are scoring if the concepts are clear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Logical reasoning-based questions<\/strong> (like cause-effect, course of action) may appear for HR\/Marketing streams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice in time-bound conditions regularly to improve your speed and accuracy. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time allocation: Spend <strong>max 2\u20133 mins per puzzle<\/strong>, 1 min for short questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t be overconfident while solving a puzzle. If after 3 to 4 minutes, you cannot reach the answer, it is better to leave it and shift your focus to other questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accuracy &gt; Speed for reasoning. Don\u2019t guess under pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve <strong>previous year papers<\/strong> of IBPS SO and IBPS PO\/Clerk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/practicemock.com\/ibps-so-test-series\/?ref=13280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt A Free IBPS SO Mock Test 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Related Articles on IBPS SO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Salary<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Cut Off<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Syllabus<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-previous-year-paper-with-detailed-solutions-download-free-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Previous Year Question Paper<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO notification 2025<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-so-study-plan-2025-for-2-months-check-60-day-prelims-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS SO Study Plan<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Join our exclusive Telegram group, where our experts are ready to answer all your queries, guide you in banking exam preparation, and give personalised tips to boost your success. 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Candidates will get 40 minutes of sectional timing to complete this section.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751261628436\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difficulty level of Reasoning in IBPS SO Prelims exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The difficulty level of Reasoning section in IBPS SO exam is moderate.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751261629759\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the basic pay of IBPS SO in 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The basic pay of IBPS SO in 2025 is Rs. 48,480.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751261631480\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is IBPS SO exam tough?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The IBPS SO exam is generally considered to have of moderate difficulty level. It requires specialized knowledge in a specific field for the Mains exam, which makes it a little challenging. 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