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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Para Jumbles
Try yourself:Directions: The following question consists of jumbled up sentences, which when logically arranged, form a meaningful paragraph. Select the option presenting the proper sequencing of these statements.
A. Economic, trade or market forces have beneficial influence in terms of developing our 'core competencies'.
B. Globalisation brings the influence of external forces into our society.
C. Competition, both internally and with global players, would make the country efficient and strong.
D. The implication of subservience to another power remains abhorrent in today's economic era.
Explanation
There are two topic statements: D and C. But if we study carefully, statement D is the most general statement out of the four given statements and it gives the central idea of the para jumble. So, it should be the 1st statement of the para jumble. The words 'another power' in D have a direct link with the words 'external forces' of statement B. So, D $%5Crightarrow$ B. C concludes the paragraph on a positive note as it ('make the country efficient and strong') elaborates the 'beneficial influence' mentioned in A. So, the correct sequence is: DBAC.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Para Jumbles
Try yourself:Directions: In the following question, some statements have been provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.
A. But these may, and very often do, pass unnoticed for quite a long time by those who have had no scientific training.
B. The natural sciences have been more neglected in this country in the last fifty years, and that is saying a good deal.
C. All those who trade on the ignorance and prejudices of the public are having a good time and often employ it in writing the most appalling rubbish in reference to the important subject of nutrition.
D. Diminishing energy and power, decreasing endurance, slowing circulation, lessening blood colour, falling temperature, altered blood pressure, enlarging heart and liver, are some of the most obvious signs with which the physician is brought into contact in such cases.
Explanation
B serves as the introductory statement to the passage. It gives an overall idea of how much natural sciences have been neglected in India in the last 50 years. C follows B as, in C, the neglect hinted at in B is further detailed upon. C highlights that people who have no knowledge with respect to subject of nutrition are having a good time by taking advantage of people. D would follow C as D ends with 'in such cases'. This means some cases must have been highlighted in the previous statement. Thus, in cases where people do not know much about nutrition and take advantage of the public, physicians are brought into contact with certain symptoms. Finally, A concludes the passage as it starts with 'But these maybe . . .' Here, 'these' refers to the symptoms mentioned in D and states that these symptoms very often pass unnoticed for quite a long time by those who have had no scientific training. Thus, BCDA is the correct sequence.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Para Jumbles
Try yourself:Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.
(A) Gone were the days of state control and 'permit or license raj'.
(B) It was around the time when the Soviet Empire collapsed in 1991, India's then Finance Minister launched economic liberalisation.
(C) Globalisation became the new mantra around the world and no nation could afford to remain detached from these winds of change.
(D) While dealing a deadly blow to the machinery of red tape, globalisation or liberalisation encouraged private initiative in the economic development.
Explanation
The fall of the Soviet Empire is given as a reference of time, as if to tell a story. Statements (A), (C) and (D) all tell us what happened around this time. So, in any sequence, (A), (C) and (D) should succeed statement (B). 'A deadly blow to the machinery of red tape' in D should logically follow 'gone were the days of state control' in A. Only one option gives this sequence ('B - A - D'), with B starting the sequence.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Para Jumbles
Try yourself:If sentence (3), 'In most economic systems, the prices of the majority of goods and services do not change over short periods of time' is the first sentence, what is the order of other sentences after rearrangement?
1. In some, it is of course possible for an individual to bargain over prices, because they are not fixed in advance.
2. When planning his expenditure, he must therefore accept these fixed prices.
3. In most economic systems, the prices of the majority of goods and services do not change over short periods of time.
4. A consumer will go on buying bananas for as long as he continues to be satisfied.
5. If he buys more, he shows that his satisfaction is still greater than his dislike of losing money.
6. In general terms, however, the individual cannot change the prices of the commodities he wants.
Explanation
The context is about utility or satisfaction. 'In some' in sentence 1 relates with 'most economic systems' in 3. The word 'however' in sentence 6 presents a contradictory picture to 'are not fixed' in sentence 3. So, 6 will follow 3-1 link. Sentence 2 (accept these fixed prices) follows sentence 6 (cannot change the prices). 'He' in sentence 5 refers to 'consumer' in sentence 4; both relate to an example of buying bananas. The sequence is: 3-1-6-2-4-5.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Para Jumbles
Try yourself:Directions: Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question given below.
1. Officials of the Russian-American Company reasoned that a permanent settlement along the more temperate shores of California could serve both as a source of food and a base for exploiting the abundant sea otters in the region.
2. The Russians had begun their expansion into the North American continent in 1741 with a massive scientific expedition to Alaska.
3. By the early 19th century, the semi-governmental Russian-American Company was actively competing with British and American fur-trading interests as far south as the shores of Spanish-controlled California.
4. As a growing empire with a long Pacific coastline, Russia was in many ways well positioned to play a leading role in the settlement and development of the West.
5. Returning with news of abundant sea otters, the explorers inspired Russian investment in the Alaskan fur trade and some permanent settlement.
6. Russia's Alaskan colonists found it difficult to produce their own food because of the short growing season of the far north.
Q. Which of following is the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
Explanation
The context is about Russian attempt to expand their region. Sentence 4 is the leading sentence. It introduces Russia - 'as a growing empire'. The words 'begun their expansion' in 2 link with 'as a growing empire' in sentence 4. The word 'explorers' in 5 links with 'expedition' in 2. 'Fur-trading interests' in 3 refer to 'fur trade' in 5. So, 3 follows 5. The sequence becomes: 4-2-5-3. The explorers had excited the Russians for fur trade in Alaska but there was conflict of interest. Russians also found it difficult to produce food there (sentence 6) and the alternative is provided in sentence 1 (reasoned that ... California could serve both as a source of food). So, the final sequence becomes: 4-2-5-3-6-1.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Para Jumbles
Try yourself:Directions: Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question given below.
1. Officials of the Russian-American Company reasoned that a permanent settlement along the more temperate shores of California could serve both as a source of food and a base for exploiting the abundant sea otters in the region.
2. The Russians had begun their expansion into the North American continent in 1741 with a massive scientific expedition to Alaska.
3. By the early 19th century, the semi-governmental Russian-American Company was actively competing with British and American fur-trading interests as far south as the shores of Spanish-controlled California.
4. As a growing empire with a long Pacific coastline, Russia was in many ways well positioned to play a leading role in the settlement and development of the West.
5. Returning with news of abundant sea otters, the explorers inspired Russian investment in the Alaskan fur trade and some permanent settlement.
6. Russia's Alaskan colonists found it difficult to produce their own food because of the short growing season of the far north.
Q. Which of following is the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
Explanation
The context is about Russian attempt to expand their region. Sentence 4 is the leading sentence. It introduces Russia - a growing empire. The words 'begun their expansion' in 2 link with 'as a growing empire' in sentence 4. The word 'explorers' in 5 links with 'expedition' in 2. 'Fur-trading interests' in 3 refer to 'fur trade' in 5. So, 3 follows 5. The sequence becomes: 4-2-5-3. The explorers had excited the Russians for fur trade in Alaska but there was conflict of interest. Russians also found it difficult to produce food there (sentence 6) and the alternative is provided in sentence 1 (reasoned that... California could serve both as a source of food). So, the final sequence becomes: 4-2-5-3-6-1.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Para Jumbles
Try yourself:Directions: Five statements are given below, labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Among these, four statements are in logical order and form coherent paragraph. From the given options, choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the paragraph.
Explanation
'Company's improper conduct' in 1 is elaborated in 5 - 'Product or service ... seller's promises'. 'Loss to the consumer' in 3 relates with 'consumer may suffer a loss' in 5. 'Option of filing a complaint' in 2 relates with 'bring a lawsuit' in 3. Sentence 4, which is about consumer rights protection by promoting competition, does not fit with the rest of the sentences which are about consumer rights protection against fraud by a company.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Para Jumbles
Try yourself:Directions: In the following question, five statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements in the question.
1. But, equally, the benefits of reservation have not been distributed equitably.
2. There are inequalities and then there are inequalities within unequal entities.
3. The relatively rich and dominant sections among the backward castes have tended to take up a disproportionately larger share of the reservation pie.
4. Moreover, large segments of the weaker sections and backward classes continue to have no access to quality education or meaningful employment.
5. That reservation in jobs and education did address socio-economic disparities in India to some degree is true.
Explanation
The context is about unequal distribution of reservation benefits. Sentence 2 is the leading statement. A solution to 'inequalities' mentioned in 2 is presented in 5. A contradictory view of the solution mentioned in 5 is given in 1 with the use of 'but'. Sentence 4 (keyword 'moreover') mentions another concern about benefits of reservation not reaching the deserving -no access to quality education. Sentence 3 presents the reason for 'large segments of the weaker sections' not getting reservation benefits as these are enjoyed by the rich. The sequence is: 2-5-1-4-3.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Para Jumbles
Try yourself:Directions: Five statements are given below, labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Among these, four statements are in logical order and form coherent paragraph. From the given options, choose the option that does not fit into the theme of the paragraph.
Explanation
Sentence 3 presents the subject of the passage - campaign to end violence against women. Sentence 5 comes next as it elaborates on 3. Then is 1 as 'it underscores' refers to 'UNiTE campaign'. 'Vulnerabilities for ... greater' in 1 is elaborated in 'identifying ... marginalized' in 4. Sentence 2 is the odd one as it presents a cause for an unclear picture of women violence.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 3: Para Jumbles
Try yourself:Directions: In the following question five statements have been provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.
1. The characteristic differences between music and architecture are the same as those which subsist between time and space.
2. It sustains the same relation to music and the other arts as does the human body to the various organs which compose, and consciousnesses which animate it.
3. The energy which everywhere animates form is a type of time within space; the mind working in and through the body is another expression of the same thing.
4. Correspondingly, music is dynamic, subjective, mental, of one dimension; while architecture is static, objective, physical, of three dimensions.
5. Now, time and space are such abstract ideas that they can be dealt with best through their corresponding correlatives in the natural world, for it is a fundamental theosophical tenet that nature everywhere abounds in such correspondences; that nature, in its myriad forms, is indeed the concrete presentment of abstract unities.
Explanation
1 is the opening statement as it introduces the subject - difference between music and architecture. 'Now, time and space' in 5 should follow 'time and space' in 1. 'Time within space' in 3 should follow 5. 'It' in 2 refers to 'architecture' in 4. So, 4 will be followed by 2. Thus, the correct sequence will be: 15342.
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