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1. Level I 1
Comprehension
Level II 9
Level III 117
Smart Answer Key 120
Solutions 126
2. Para Jumbles Level I 198
Level II 201
Level III 222
Solutions 228
3. Error Spotting Level I 276

Level II 306
Level III 337
Solutions 367
4. Phrase Replacement Level I 437
Level II 455
Level III 177
Solutions 487
5. Fill in the Blanks Level I 525
Level II 538
Level III 553
Solutions 570
Chapter No. Chapter Level Page No.
6. Match the Following Level I 621
Level II 632
Level III 646
Solutions 654
Vocab Based
7. Level I 673
Questions
Level II 686
Level III 709
Solutions 718
8. Sentence Jumbles Level I 757

Level II 762
Level III 764
Solutions 768
CHAPTER: 2
Para Jumbles
Para Jumbles
LEVEL 1 1 - 43 Questions
the right option out of five alternatives that correctly
arrange the sentences in the correct sequence.
1. The following sentences form a paragraph. The sentences P.  So, Sheela has gone to her school to check her results as
there is no internet facility at her locality.
are numbered as P, Q, R, S, and T. These sentences are not
Q.  Then she consults with the school teachers to get their
given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose
valuable suggestions and advices.
R.  At this, Sheela gets disheartened as her aim which was
to get enrolled in English Honours, seems difficult with
P.  But he could not take any decision as he got confused.
her obtained marks.
Q.  Rambabu went to a car showroom for getting a new car.
S.  On checking, she finds that she has got Grade A but her
R.  The dealers there showed him a variety of options along
marks in English are not satisfactory.
with many variants.
T.  The results of the Board Examinations are declared
S.  So he left the showroom along with some brochures
today and are also available online.
which would help him in his final decision.
TTA : 53 Seconds
T.  Returning home, he found that his mobile had been
A) PRSTQ B) RPSTQ
accidentally left in the showroom.
TTA : 166 Seconds C) STQPR D) TPSRQ
A) PRSTQ B) QRPST E) QPRST
C) STQPR D) PTQRS 5. The following sentences form a paragraph. The sentences
E) QPRST are numbered as P, Q, R, S, and T. These sentences are not
2. The following sentences form a paragraph. The sentences given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose
are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These sentences are not
P.  Then his son who accompanied him went to the
Relationship Manager at the branch office with a request
arranges the sentences in the correct sequence.
to look into this matter of internet banking facility.
P.  On expiry of twelve months, the Bank Guarantee is
Q.  Finally, the Relationship Manager informed that bank
returned by the Client as per terms and conditions of the
cannot give internet access of one’s account into
Contract.
another’s hand and that is why the same could not be
Q.  For this extra job, the Client has communicated to the
given to Ramu.
Contractor the requisites and the contractual bindings
R.  But the bank did not entitle him with the internet
associated with the same.
banking facility as he was not at all aware of the internet
R.  In reply the Contractor has requested the Client to
domain.
arrange one meeting to discuss all technical and
S.  On opening a new bank account, Ramu got the
commercial issues regarding this extra job.
passbook and the debit card.
S.  The Contractor has provided the Client the requisite
T.  He also got the PIN for the debit card.
Bank Guarantee for a period of twelve months.
T.  However, due to some fresh requirements and suit to site
A) PRSTQ B) STRPQ
conditions, some extra job is to be done.
TTA : 146 Seconds C) STQPR D) PTQRS
A) PRSTQ B) RPSTQ E) QPRST
C) SPTQR D) STQPR 6. The question below comprises four scattered segments of
E) QPRST a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the
3. The following sentences form a paragraph. The sentences sequences that correctly assemble the segments and
complete the paragraph.
are numbered as P, Q, R, S, and T. These sentences are not
A. Mr D Gautam's personality sets him apart the rest.
B. Nothing is too small for his attention
the right option out of five alternatives that correctly C. He has a fanatical devotion to detail.
arrange the sentences in the correct sequence. D. This is what makes him a different guy.
P.  In the first day, we shall visit the central range of the park TTA : 57 Seconds
in an exciting elephant safari. A) ACBD B) ABCD
Q.  Tomorrow we are going to the Kaziranga National Park C) BDCA D) DCBA
and we shall stay in the bungalow inside its premises.
E) ACDB
R.  Next day we shall visit Manas National Park , lying
between Kaziranga and Jalapada, in a jeep safari. 7. The question below comprises four scattered segments of
S.  On the last day, we shall visit Orchid and Biodiversity a paragraph. Identify from among the four choices the
Park to witness the exotic flora and fauna there. sequences that correctly assemble the segments and
T.  This trip is for three days and four nights. complete the paragraph.
TTA : 45 Seconds A. The main difference is that efficiency is a ration and
A) PRSTQ B) RPSTQ effectiveness is not.
C) STQPR D) QPRST B. But they reach efficiency in a different way than
E) QTPRS American businesses.
C. The Japanese are very efficient and such concepts as
4. The following sentences form a paragraph. The sentences ‘just in time’ are a witness to their efficiency.
are numbered as P, Q, R, S, and T. These sentences are not D. They reach efficiency through the route of effectiveness.
given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose TTA : 67 Seconds
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A) CBAD B) CBDA A) A B) D
C) BCDA D) BDAC C) B D) C
E) DABC E) F
  14. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after
Directions: Rearrange the following five sentences/ group of rearrangement?
sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form
a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below TTA : 14 Seconds
them. A) B B) C
A. The other thieves were dumbfounded by Robin Hood’s skills C) D D) E
and accepted him as their leader. E) F
B. Robin Hood was a clever thief who robbed the rich and gave it
all to the sick and the needy. 15. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence
C. Next day, Robin Hood went to the King’s palace, successfully
stole the King’s pyjamas and escaped.
after rearrangement?
D. The other thieves who were jealous, wanted to get rid of him. TTA : 10 Seconds
E. Hence, they challenged him to steal the King’s pyjamas, which A) A B) B
Robin readily accepted.  C) C D) D
8. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence E) E
16. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after
A) A B) B rearrangement?
C) C D) D
A) C B) D
E) E
C) E D) F
9. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence E) B
TTA : 78 Seconds 17. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after
A) A B) B rearrangement?
C) C D) D TTA : 115 Seconds
A) A B) C
E) E
C) D D) E
10. Which of the following should be the LAST sentence E) F
TTA : 10 Seconds  
Rearrange the following six sentences/ group of sentences (A),
A) A B) B (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a
C) C D) D meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below
E) E them
A. Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in the Lok
11. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence Sabha on Wednesday that while public interest litigation (PIL) for
after rearrangement? securing the rights of the poor, the workers and against corrupt
TTA : 6 Seconds public servants were to be supported, governance through such
petitions should not be done.
A) A B) B B. "Only those voted in by the people and who are accountable
C) C D) D to Parliament have the right to govern and frame laws for the
E) E country. The High Courts and the Supreme Court do not have
that right. This has been clearly stated in our Constitution", he
12. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence said.
after rearrangement? C. Based on the reports submitted by the arrears committee of
TTA : 7 Seconds various High Courts, it was resolved that they would assign top
priority to the disposal of cases pending for more than five years
A) A B) B and priority should be given for disposal of cases pending in the
C) C D) D district courts for more than five years.
E) E D. Mr Prasad owned up to filing several such petitions himself in
cases challenging corrupt practices of politicians but said 'with
  great humility' that it was not the job of the courts to govern the
Rearrange the following six sentences/ group of sentences country through them.
(A), (B), (C), (D), (E), and (F) in the proper sequence to form a E. Responding to a query during Question Hour on the pendency
meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below of cases in various courts of law, Mr Prasad was asked by Laxmi
them. Narayan Yadav, BJP MP from Sagar, whether an increase in the
A. The blanket might not be thick enough for the coming winter number of PIL petitions had contributed to the same.
B. Before departing, he went to see his little baby F. Mr Prasad said more than 5,000 posts in the lower judiciary
C. Daddy is going to fetch some rabbit skin to make you a new were lying vacant and the Central government was giving
blanket," said the hunter to his baby. emphasis on filling the posts with fair representation from the
D. His baby was awake in a baby crib. He looked at his baby’s SCs, STs, OBCs and minorities so that they could occupy posts in
blanket and thought the higher judiciary.
E. One fine morning, a hunter was getting ready to go hunting  
F. “Bye, my little baby. Daddy is going hunting. 18. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence
 
13. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence after
rearrangement? A) E B) F
C) D D) C
E) B
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Para Jumbles
19. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence A) R B) T
after rearrangement? C) Q D) S
TTA : 22 Seconds E) P
A) D B) C
 
C) B D) F Arrange the sentences in the correct order and answer the
E) E following questions.
A. Over the past year, perceptions of relative U.S. economic
20. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence power have declined in many of America’s key trading partners
after rearrangement? and allies.
TTA : 30 Seconds B. Following the onset of the financial crisis nearly a decade ago,
A) F B) E Europeans increasingly named China, rather than the U.S., as the
world’s leading economic power.
C) B D) C C. This year, however, the pattern has reversed itself again, and
E) D in countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain,
China is once more seen as occupying the top spot.
21. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence D. But in recent years, as the American economy slowly
after rearrangement? recovered, the pendulum began to swing back in the direction of
TTA : 16 Seconds the U.S.
A) D B) E E. The trend can be seen in several European countries, where
views about the economic balance of power have fluctuated in
C) F D) C recent years.
E) B  
  27. Which of the following is the FIFTH statement?
In the following question, the sentences of a paragraph are TTA : 13 Seconds
jumbled. They are given as P, Q, R, S, and T. Identify the correct A) A B) B
order of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph and C) C D) D
answer the following questions.
P. The rial has lost over 50% of its value this year, pushing up E) E
prices and compelling consumers to convert their savings into 28. Which of the following is the FOURTH statement?
gold and other assets
Q. High-profile political casualty in Iran’s attempts to counter the TTA : 18 Seconds
effects of a weakening currency and crippling U.S. sanctions A) A B) B
R. Masoud Karbasian, who was removed as Finance Minister on C) C D) D
Sunday, is the latest
E) E
S. Iran is reeling under the impact of reimposed sanctions after
the US walked out of the nuclear deal in May 29. Which of the following is the FIRST statement?
T. But the crisis is exposing the strains between the moderate
and hardline sections within the Islamic Republic’s leadership
  A) A B) B
22. Which of the following is the FIFTH sentence of the C) C D) D
passage? E) E
TTA : 17 Seconds 30. Which of the following is the SECOND statement?
A) R B) S
C) Q D) T A) A B) B
E) P C) C D) D
23. Which of the following is the FOURTH sentence of the E) E
passage? 31. Which of the following is the THIRD statement?
A) S B) R
A) A B) B
C) T D) Q
C) C D) D
E) P
E) E
24. Which of the following is the SECOND sentence of the  
passage? The following sentences form a paragraph. The last sentence of
TTA : 12 Seconds the paragraph is given. The rest of the sentences are numbered
A) S B) Q as P, Q, R, S and T. These parts are not given in their proper
order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that
C) R D) T
arranges them in correct order.
E) P P. Its small companion is the subject of a great deal of study, as
well. 
25. Which of the following is the FIRST sentence of the Q. It shows a classic spiral shape and a curious little companion
passage? that appears to be attached to one of the spiral arms.
TTA : 11 Seconds R. The Whirlpool also has a fascinating structure, with its spiral
A) P B) Q arms and central black hole region. 
C) S D) R
S. It is showing astronomers how galaxies interact with each other
and how stars form within them. 
E) T T. The Whirlpool is a neighboring galaxy to the Milky Way.
For amateur observers, the Whirlpool is a joy to observe.
26. Which of the following is the THIRD sentence of the
 
passage? 32. After the rearrangement, which of the following
sentence should be FIRST?
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Para Jumbles
A) P B) Q order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that
C) R D) S arranges them in the correct order.
P. When we know that a speech or a written appeal is designed
E) T to alter our views, we are often not likely to be affected by it.
Q. When we watch television, we fully expect there to be
33. After the rearrangement, which of the following
commercials, and we know full well that these messages are
sentence should be SECOND? designed to persuade us to purchase various products.
TTA : 28 Seconds R. This is because forewarning influences several cognitive
A) P B) Q processes that play an important role in persuasion.
C) R D) S 4. Research on the effects of such advance knowledge--known
as forewarning--indicates that it does.
E) T S. Similarly, we know that when we listen to a political speech
  that the person delivering it is attempting to persuade us to vote
The following sentences form a paragraph. The last sentence of for him or her.
the paragraph is given. The rest of the sentences are numbered T. The question then is whether knowing about the persuasive
as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given in their proper intent behind these messages help in resisting them.
order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that U. It provides us with more opportunity to formulate
arranges them in the correct order. counterarguments--those that refute the message--and that can
P. Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said due to lessen the message's impact.
concerted efforts by the government, the Air Quality Index of  
Delhi has improved during the last three years 39. Which of the following is the SIXTH sentence after 
Q. The national capital recorded its best air quality this year on rearrangement?
Tuesday as incessant rains removed pollutants from the air TTA : 40 Seconds
R. An official of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said
A) U B) S
rains in the last few days removed pollutants from the air leading
to improvement in air quality C) T D) P
S. This was the third time this year that the quality of air was E) R
registered as good
T. The Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday was recorded at 38, 40. Which of the following is the SECOND sentence after 
which is the lowest this year, according to SAFAR rearrangement?
An AQI in the range of 0-50 is considered ‘good’, 51-100 TTA : 157 Seconds
‘satisfactory’, 101-200 ‘moderate’, 201-300 ‘poor’, 301-400 ‘very
poor’ and 401-500 ‘severe’ A) T B) U
  C) Q D) S
34. Which of the following sentences should be the FIRST E) R
sentence of the paragraph? 41. Which of the following is the THIRD sentence after 
A) P B) Q
rearrangement?
C) S D) R
A) Q B) S
E) T
C) T D) P
35. Which of the following sentences should be the FIFTH E) R
sentence of the paragraph?
TTA : 27 Seconds 42. Which of the following is the FIRST sentence after 
A) S B) Q
rearrangement?
C) R D) T
E) P
A) Q B) P
36. Which of the following sentences should be the FOURTH C) U D) S
sentence of the paragraph? E) R
A) P B) S 43. Which of the following is the FIFTH sentence after 
C) Q D) R rearrangement?
E) T
A) P B) R
37. Which of the following sentences should be the THIRD C) T D) Q
sentence of the paragraph? E) S
A) Q B) R
C) T D) S
E) P
38. Which of the following sentences should be the
44. The following sentences form a paragraph. The
SECOND sentence of the paragraph?
TTA : 10 Seconds sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S, and T. These
A) S B) Q sentences are not given in their proper order. Read the
C) R D) T sentences and choose the right option out of five
alternatives that correctly arrange the sentences in the
E) P
correct sequence.
  P.  The student replied that because of poor financial
The following sentences form a paragraph. Only the 4th condition her family could not afford the same.
sentence is given. The rest of the sentences are numbered as P, Q.  The children were playing in the playground within the
Q, R, S, T and U. These six parts are not given in their proper
school premises during the recess period.
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R.  Listening to this reply, the teacher immediately took the Q.  In the darkness we could not recognize her nor could see

matter into the attention of the headmaster and her face.
personally contacted several NGOs and Sport R. We all looked at her and she silently came near our table
academies. as the power went off.
S.  So out of curiosity the teacher went near the student S. Without uttering any word, she put down one envelope
and asked whether she is learning table tennis at any on the table; then she turned back and went away.
academy. T. Later on we found that the envelope contained the
T.  There the physical education teacher noticed that one receipt of house rent for the month of June 2019.
student was playing very skillfully at the table tennis TTA : 208 Seconds
board. A) PRSTQ B) RPSTQ
TTA : 181 Seconds C) STQPR D) PRQST
A) RPSTQ B) RPTSQ E) QPRST
C) QTSPR D) PTQRS
48. The following sentences form a paragraph. The
E) SQPRT
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These
45. The following sentences form a paragraph. The sentences are not given in their proper order. Read the
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S, and T. These sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in
sentences are not given in their proper order. Read the correct order.
sentences and choose the right option out of five P. Though throughout his career, Stella shifted to a more
alternatives that correctly arrange the sentences in the exuberant use of color, shapes and curving forms.
correct sequence. Q. He calls this artistic development an evolution from
P.  Shivani showed her senior that she had completed her Minimalism to Maximalism.
work but because of the sudden blackout of internet R. His earliest celebrated works were painted in black.
S. Frank Stella is considered one of the greatest living artists
facility, she could not upload the same.
in the modern art world today.
Q.  In spite of the extension, she could not complete her
T. Frank Stella is an American artist known for developing a
assignment as uploading of her assigned work was also a Minimalist style that rejected the emotionality of Abstract
part of the assignment in which she failed. Expressionism.
R.  Keeping her track record in mind, her senior agreed and TTA : 28 Seconds
gave her the sought extension. A) QRSPT B) SQPTR
S.  So she contacted her senior and requested her for an C) STRPQ D) PSQRT
extension of another day.
E) RQSPT
T.  Throughout the day Shivani tried but could not complete
her assignment of content writing.  
TTA : 216 Seconds Directions: Rearrange the following five sentences/ group of
A) TSRQP B) PRSTQ sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form
a meaningful paragraph; then answer the question given below
C) RPSTQ D) STQPR them.
E) QPRST A. The spellbinding offerings include the bright weather of
Jodhpur, the elegant sand dunes of the Thar Desert, the
46. The following sentences form a paragraph. The wondrous camel rides of Jaisalmer, the charismatic delicacies of
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S, and T. These Bikaner and the Pushkar’s great animal fair.
sentences are not given in their proper order. Read the B. And so it beholds an intense inflow of domestic and foreign
sentences and choose the right option out of five visitors every year.
C. Rajasthan, known formerly by the name Rajaputana or The
alternatives that correctly arrange the sentences in the Land of the Kings, is the largest state in the Republic of India.
correct sequence. D. It has some spellbinding offerings in store for its tourists.
P.  On returning home, he takes rest and thereafter E. Many princely palaces will come into sight if you’re on a trip to
practices pranayama and yoga for an hour, before these offerings. 
breakfast. 49. Which of the following will be the LAST sentence after
Q.  On his way to the office in his personal car driven by his rearrangement?
personal driver, he reads newspaper and magazines. TTA : 7 Seconds
R.  Every day morning Ravi gets up early from the bed and A) B B) A
goes out for morning walk. C) C D) D
S.  By 10 a.m. he reaches office and starts his work,
E) E
including checking emails and all.
T.  By 9 a.m on every working day, he gets ready for the 50. Which of the following will be the THIRD sentence after
office completing breakfast and all. rearrangement?
TTA : 14 Seconds TTA : 13 Seconds
A) PRSTQ B) RPTQS A) D B) B
C) STQPR D) PTQRS C) A D) C
E) QPRST E) E
47. The following sentences form a paragraph. The 51. Which of the following will be the FOURTH sentence
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S, and T. These after rearrangement?
sentences are not given in their proper order. Read the TTA : 22 Seconds
sentences and choose the right option out of five A) A B) B
alternatives that correctly arrange the sentences in the C) C D) D
correct sequence. E) E
P.  Suddenly the door opened by a gust of wind and a
woman in white sari entered the room. 52. Which of the following will be the SECOND sentence
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TTA : 93 Seconds B. Firstly, it is important that you are always on time for a
A) C B) B meeting as it gives people the impression that you are
responsible.
C) D D) A C. Lastly, when someone is introduced to you remember their
E) E names by using the name a couple of times during the
conversation.
53. Which of the following will be the FIRST sentence after D. A firm handshake too makes a positive first impression and
rearrangement? establishes rapport with the opposite person. Similarly, the usage
TTA : 10 Seconds of 'please' and 'thank you' shows that you are polite and your
A) A B) D opinions, ideas, and arguments are taken more seriously.
E. Secondly, your appearance is something that matters, you
C) E D) B need not wear expensive clothes, but your clothes definitely
E) C should be well-ironed, neat and clean.
F. To sum up; good manners and behaviour is the cornerstone for
  creating a working environment that is relaxed and comfortable.
Rearrange the following six sentences/ group of sentences (A), Everyone likes to work in such set-ups, and it also increases
(B), (C), (D), and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful overall productivity.
paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
 
A. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s real name was Abul Kalam
Ghulam Muhiyuddin; his father lived Bengal and his mother was 59. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence
an Arabian. after rearrangement?
B. He became the first Education Minister of independent India. TTA : 133 Seconds
C. His birth anniversary 11th November is declared as National A) A B) C
Education Day by the Government of India.
D. He was a journalist, author, poet and philosopher and C) B D) D
published the newspaper 'Al-Hilal' which played an important E) E
role in forging Hindu-Muslim unity in the freedom movement of
India 60. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence
E. He died on 22nd February 1958 and was posthumously after rearrangement?
awarded India's highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna in 1992. TTA : 14 Seconds
  A) A B) C
54. Which of the following would be the FOURTH sentence C) B D) D
after rearrangement? E) E
A) A B) B 61. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence
C) D D) E after rearrangement?
E) C TTA : 13 Seconds
A) A B) C
55. Which of the following would be the SECOND sentence C) E D) D
after rearrangement? E) B
A) A B) C 62. Which of the following should be the LAST sentence
C) D D) B after rearrangement?
E) E TTA : 39 Seconds
A) A B) C
56. Which of the following would be the THIRD sentence C) F D) D
A) A B) C 63. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence
C) D D) E after rearrangement?
E) B TTA : 148 Seconds
A) A B) C
57. Which of the following would be the FIRST sentence C) B D) D
after rearrangement? E) F
A) A B) C  
Rearrange the following eight sentences/ group of sentences (A),
C) D D) E (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G) and (H) in the proper sequence to form a
E) B meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below
them.
58. Which of the following would be the LAST(FIFTH) (A) Kentucky Fried Chicken, popularly known as KFC, was born.
sentence after rearrangement? (B) He left Kentucky and travelled to different states to try to sell
TTA : 25 Seconds his recipe for free, just asking for a small percentage of money on
A) A B) C the items sold.
(C) With that one success, Colonel Harland Sanders changed the
C) D D) E way Americans eat chicken.
E) B (D) Once, there was an old man, who was broke, who lived in a
tiny house and owned a beat up car.
  (E) Unfortunately, he got rejected 1009 times before he heard his
Rearrange the following six sentences/ group of sentences (A), first yes.
(B), (C), (D), (E), and (F) in the proper sequence to form a (F) At 65 years of age, he decided things had to change.
meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below (G) He decided that this was his best shot at making a change.
them. (H) The only thing he was good at was a unique chicken recipe
A. Corporate decorum is behaviour that is accepted in today’s which his friends loved and constantly appreciated.
business environment. It improves communication and translates
 
into effective business relationships.
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Para Jumbles
64. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence A) F B) A
after rearrangement? C) B D) D
TTA : 61 Seconds E) E
A) G B) F
72. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence
C) H D) A
E) B
65. Which of the following is the FIFTH sentence in the A) A B) B
passage after rearrangement? C) C D) D
A) B B) C
73. Which of the following should be the LAST sentence
C) E D) G
E) F
66. Which of the following is FIRST sentence in the A) E B) F
sequence after rearrangement? C) A D) C
TTA : 238 Seconds E) D
A) A B) D
 
C) B D) G Rearrange the following SIX sentences/ group of sentences
E) C (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and in proper sequence to form a
meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below
67. Which of the following sentences comes after sentence them.
B after rearrangement? A. Most of his old friends were dead and his sons had grown up:
TTA : 25 Seconds one was working in a local garage.
A) A B) C B. When Mehmood was younger and had fallen sick, everyone in
the neighbourhood had come to ask after his health.
C) E D) F C. The other, who was in Pakistan at the time of the Partition, had
E) D not been able to rejoin his relatives.
D. They did not have time for the old man and his memories.
68. Which of the following is the LAST sentence in the E. But now, when his days were drawing to a close, no one visited
passage after rearrangement? him.
TTA : 25 Seconds F. The children who had bought kites from him ten years ago were
A) A B) B now grown men, struggling for a living.
 
C) C D) D
74. Which of the following is the FIRST statement after
E) E
rearrangement?
  TTA : 47 Seconds
Rearrange the following six sentences/ group of sentences (A), A) F B) D
(B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a
C) B D) A
meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below
them: E) C
A. Despite being imprisoned for short periods of time, he also
supported the British under certain conditions. 75. Which of the following is the SIXTH statement after
B. It was in South Africa that Gandhi first experimented with rearrangement?
campaigns of civil disobedience and protest; he called his non TTA : 20 Seconds
violent protests 'satyagraha'.  A) F B) D
C. He was decorated by the British for his efforts during the Boer
C) E D) C
War and Zulu rebellion.
D. In South Africa, Gandhi was struck by the level of racial E) A
discrimination and injustice often experienced by Indians.
E. After 21 years in South Africa, Gandhi returned to India in 1915.  76. Which of the following is the FIFTH statement after
F. On completing his degree in Law, Gandhi returned to India, rearrangement?
where he was soon sent to South Africa to practise law.  TTA : 18 Seconds
  A) A B) E
69. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence C) D D) F
A) F B) D 77. Which of the following is the THIRD statement after
C) E D) C rearrangement?
E) B
A) A B) D
70. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence C) F D) B
A) D B) B 78. Which of the following is the SECOND statement after
C) E D) F rearrangement?
E) A
A) B B) D
71. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence C) E D) C
after rearrangement? E) F
 
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Rearrange the following five sentences/ group of sentences A), 84. Which of the following sentence becomes LAST after
(B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful
rearrangement?
paragraph; then answer the questions given below them. 
A. Now researchers say it was likely due to the consumption of a TTA : 16 Seconds
wild bean, called Bada Chakunda, which grows freely in the A) D B) F
region. C) C D) A
B. For many years, this recurring outbreak, which killed over 100 E) B
children last year, was thought to be due to the Japanese
encephalitis (JE) virus. 85. Which of the following sentence becomes FOURTH after
C. It is time for Indian investigators to update their
rearrangement?
understanding of encephalitis and look at outbreaks through a
wider lens if they are to eliminate such deadly diseases from the TTA : 15 Seconds
country.  A) E B) F
D. Like several natural toxins, the anthraquinones in the bean C) C D) B
don’t harm healthy people but cause fatal dysfunction of the E) A
liver, heart, and brain in underfed children.
E. A paper in the Indian journal Current Science suggests an 86. Which of the following sentence becomes THIRD after
unexpected cause for the inflammatory brain disease —
rearrangement?
encephalitis — found in Malkangiri district of Odisha.
 
A) E B) B
79. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence
C) D D) A
TTA : 30 Seconds E) C
A) C B) E 87. Which of the following sentence becomes SECOND after
C) D D) A rearrangement?
E) B TTA : 113 Seconds
A) B B) F
80. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence
C) A D) C
A) B B) C 88. Which of the following sentence becomes FIRST after
C) E D) D rearrangement?
E) A TTA : 23 Seconds
A) C B) F
C) A D) D
A) E B) D  
C) C D) B Rearrange the following five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E)
E) A in a proper sequence so as to form a meaningful paragraph,
and then answer the questions given below.
82. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence A. Being native or foreign is society's enduring parameter of
judging belonging.
B. People judge others by their skin, gender, caste, religion and
TTA : 29 Seconds class.
A) B B) E C. Unfortunately, ecology is also now a realm of judgment, beyond
C) C D) A mere objective labelling. Conservationists label trees as alien and
E) D exotic. 
D. Some criticised the felling and sympathised with the forest.
83. Which of the following should be the LAST sentence Others joined the treeshaming or remained silent about the felling.
E. And the Nilgiri administration recently judged a forest as
dispensable on that count.
 
A) A B) B
89. Which of the following sentence is FIFTH(LAST) in the
C) C D) D
above given passage?
E) E TTA : 43 Seconds
  A) B B) C
Rearrange the following six sentences/ group of sentences (A), C) D D) A
(B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a E) E
meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below
them. 90. Which of the following sentence is FOURTH in the
A. According to the nonprofit Environmental Working Group
above given passage?
(EWG), most of the commercially available sunscreens do not
provide adequate protection against the sun’s harmful UV TTA : 8 Seconds
radiation. A) A B) B
B. which can disturb the normal hormonal cycles of our body. C) E D) D
C. While most sunscreens block out at least some UVB radiation, E) C
many don’t screen UVA rays at all.
D. They may also contain chemicals with questionable safety 91. Which of the following sentence is SECOND in the above
records.
given passage?
E. Many such products contain potentially harmful chemicals
that mimic naturally occurring hormones; TTA : 11 Seconds
F. All of this makes the unregulated use of sunscreens risky.  A) A B) E
  C) D D) C
E) B
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92. Which of the following sentence is THIRD in the above  
given passage? The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and the
fifth sentence of the paragraph are given. The rest of the
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R and S and T. These five parts
A) A B) B are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and
C) D D) E choose the alternative that arranges them in correct order.
E) C P. A loss in Karnataka will be perceived as a serious setback to
the Congress’s plans to mount a challenge to the BJP next year.
93. Which of the following sentence is FIRST in the above 2. True, elections are due later this year in Madhya Pradesh,
given passage? Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, but the Karnataka verdict could
colour these too.
Q. It is the only really large State where it is in power and the
A) A B) B only one in the south, if we discount Puducherry.
C) D D) E R. Winning Karnataka is essential for the BJP’s plans to present
E) C itself as a truly pan-Indian party, one with a presence in the
south.
  5. For the Congress, Karnataka is critical.
The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and the S. No matter who wins, the Karnataka Assembly election is set to
fifth sentence of the paragraph are given. The rest of the redraw the political landscape at the national level prior to the
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R and S and T. These five parts 2019 Lok Sabha poll.
are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and T. It will also provide a fillip to its unrealistic boast of creating a
choose the alternative that arranges them in correct order. Congress-mukt Bharat.
P. The most affected will be countries closer to the region, in  
particular India. 99. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence
2. To be sure, the least affected will be the U.S.
Q. For one, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has after rearrangement?
consistently maintained that Tehran has complied with the TTA : 16 Seconds
strictures of the JCPOA without fail. A) T B) Q
R. Washington’s decision is unjustified and unreasonable for C) P D) R
several reasons.
E) S
5. Moreover, for a U.S. administration that has made it a habit of
accusing other countries of “undermining the rules-based order”, 100. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence
this action has severely undermined the rules-based global order.
S. American President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from after rearrangement?
the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), popularly TTA : 24 Seconds
called the Iran nuclear deal, is bound to have serious A) T B) Q
implications for the international system, and for India. C) S D) R
T. European Union countries will be moderately affected due to
E) P
the business ties with Iran.
  101. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence
94. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
after rearrangement? TTA : 32 Seconds
TTA : 23 Seconds A) Q B) T
A) Q B) R C) S D) P
C) P D) T E) R
E) S
95. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
after rearrangement? TTA : 171 Seconds
TTA : 26 Seconds A) T B) R
A) P B) Q C) S D) Q
C) R D) S E) P
E) T
103. Which of the following should be the LAST(Seventh)
96. Which of the following should be the LAST(Seventh) sentence after rearrangement?
sentence after rearrangement? TTA : 23 Seconds
TTA : 18 Seconds A) P B) Q
A) Q B) S C) R D) S
C) T D) P E) T
E) R
 
97. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and the
after rearrangement? fifth sentence of the paragraph are given. The rest of the
are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and
A) T B) R choose the alternative that arranges them in correct order.
C) P D) Q P. Yet many of the party’s leaders and lawmakers seem unwilling
E) S to make the kind of substantive changes that would broaden its
appeal.
98. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence 2. Voters are leaving it in droves, its candidates haven’t won a
after rearrangement? statewide election in more than a decade and its lawmakers are
likely to lose several important elections this year.
Q. This group includes people like Chad Mayes.
A) T B) P R. California’s Republican Party is in crisis.
C) S D) Q 5. At least some Republicans in the state, chief among them
E) R former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, have been trying to push
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the Republican Party to adopt more mainstream ideas and A) S B) T
policies. C) Q D) R
S. Mayes was ousted as the party’s Assembly leader after
working with Democrats to reauthorize a landmark cap-and- E) P
trade program, and Kevin Faulconer, the mayor of San Diego.
110. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence
T. Its candidates for governor, for example, are competing on
their fealty to President Trump, when more than two-thirds of after rearrangement?
Californians who are registered to vote disapprove of him.  TTA : 30 Seconds
104. Which of the following should be the LAST(Seventh) A) R B) P
sentence after rearrangement? C) S D) Q
TTA : 17 Seconds E) T
A) Q B) T
111. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence
C) S D) P
E) R TTA : 136 Seconds
105. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence A) R B) T
after rearrangement? C) S D) P
TTA : 18 Seconds E) Q
A) R B) Q
112. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence
C) T D) P
E) S TTA : 172 Seconds
106. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence A) T B) P
after rearrangement? C) R D) S
A) S B) Q
C) R D) T
E) P TTA : 18 Seconds
107. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence A) P B) S
after rearrangement? C) T D) Q
TTA : 184 Seconds E) R
A) R B) P  
C) T D) Q The following sentences form a paragraph. The first and the
E) S fourth sentence of the paragraph are given. The rest of the
108. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and
after rearrangement? choose the alternative that arranges them in correct order.
TTA : 21 Seconds 1. As political surprises go, there are few like the one we have just
seen in Malaysia.
A) Q B) S P. But Mahathir’s political skills in stitching together an unlikely
C) T D) R coalition coupled with huge resentment against the government
E) P led by Prime Minister Najib Razak helped produce the Malaysian
political miracle.
  Q. But those expectations must be tempered.
The following sentences form a paragraph. The first and the 4. For many in Kuala Lumpur, Mahathir, at once admired and
fourth sentence of the paragraph are given. The rest of the feared when he was in power during 1981-2003, seemed little
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R and S and T. These five parts more than a nuisance.
are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and R. Mahathir’s return as the prime minister has certainly raised
choose the alternative that arranges them in correct order. hopes for long overdue political change in Malaysia.
1. Retail giant Walmart has finally acquired Flipkart, India’s S. It is not often that a nonagenarian politician returns to power
biggest and most significant e-commerce start-up. by splitting his former party and ousting an incumbent prime
P. The takeover has a lot of positives, and not like how the critics minister to take renewed charge of a nation.
see it — as a sell-out of the country’s jewels. T. Although the Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohammed has
Q. Walmart manages to procure at the lowest prices, its own been publicly grumbling for years against his successors in Kuala
expenses per unit of sale are low — helped no doubt by its size Lumpur, few were willing to bet that he can break the decades-
— and the logistics are amazing, all of which will help Indian old dominance of the ruling coalition over Malaysian politics. 
consumers.
4. First, the Indian customer has a lot to gain. 114. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence
R. Hopefully, the multi-billion dollar deal would also persuade the after rearrangement?
government to transform its start-up policy from a mere catchy TTA : 20 Seconds
slogan to an agent of India’s economic change. A) Q B) P
S. This is a win-win for both — Flipkart shareholders made a
C) T D) R
neat profit and the American company has got access to a huge,
but under-explored markets. E) S
T. Second, Indian farmers can hope to get better returns, with
speedy transportation there should be some savings, by cutting 115. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence
out the long chain of middlemen. after rearrangement?
109. Which of the following should be the LAST(Seventh) A) T B) R
sentence after rearrangement? C) P D) S
116. Which of the following should be the LAST(Seventh)
sentence after rearrangement?
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TTA : 167 Seconds A) A B) B
A) P B) S C) C D) D
C) Q D) T E) E
E) R
 
117. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence The following sentences form a paragraph. The 1st and last
after rearrangement? sentence is given. The rest of the sentences are numbered as A,
TTA : 24 Seconds B, C, D and E. These five parts are not given in their proper order.
Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges
A) Q B) R them in correct order.
C) S D) T 1. One frequently employed method of research or studies is
E) P survey.
A. One important feature of surveys is to carefully form its
118. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence wording and questions.
after rearrangement? B. Although, there can still be biases or some confounds that can
TTA : 16 Seconds have an effect on our findings.
C. It is used when the data being studied is large in quantity.
A) P B) R D. Wording refers to the way questions are framed to ensure
C) S D) T maximum objectivity and honesty.
E) Q E. In simple terms, survey seeks to investigate multiple cases
together and arrive at conclusion.
  7. All in all, it still remains one important and often used research
The following sentences form a paragraph. The 2nd and 5th tool.
sentence is given. The rest of the sentences are numbered as A,  
B, C, D and E. These five parts are not given in their proper order. 124. Which of the following should be the THIRD after
Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges rearrangement?
them in correct order.
A. Once we can tap into the specific negative feelings, we can
oversee its attributable cause and then accordingly deal with it. A) A B) B
2. Gordon Allport has also tagged it as ‘antipathy’. C) C D) D
B. Prejudice, as defined by social psychologists, is the negative E) E
response to people based on their group membership.
C. Prejudice is not one common negative feelings, but comes in a 125. Which of the following should be the SECOND after
wide array of negative feelings. rearrangement?
5. For us to be able to let go of our prejudices, we need to be
able to tap into the right negative feeling.
D. Thus, it should be known that prejudice can be reduced with A) A B) B
conscious efforts by employing the various enlisted techniques of C) C D) D
doing so. E) E
E. It can be called a manifestation of overt discrimination which
depends on how acceptable the action is and what the 126. Which of the following should be the SIXTH after
perceived norm is in a culture. rearrangement?
119. Which of the following is SIXTH in the above given A) A B) B
passage? C) C D) D
E) E
A) A B) B
C) C D) D 127. Which of the following should be the FOURTH after
E) E rearrangement?
120. Which of the following is THIRD in the above given A) A B) B
passage? C) C D) D
E) E
A) A B) B
C) C D) D 128. Which of the following should be the FIFTH after
E) E rearrangement?
121. Which of the following is FOURTH in the above given A) A B) B
passage? C) C D) D
E) E
A) A B) B
C) C D) D  
In the following question, the sentences of a paragraph are
E) E
jumbled. They are given as P, Q, R, S, and T. Identify the correct
122. Which of the following is FIRST in the above given order of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph and
answer the following questions.
passage? P. The stolen money was in ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 denomination
TTA : 15 Seconds notes that were later demonetized
A) A B) B Q. In which ₹5.75 crore cash assigned to the Reserve Bank of
C) C D) D India was looted from a moving train couple of years ago
R. The unprecedented train robbery occurred on the Salem-
E) E
Chennai Express on the night of August 8, 2016,
123. Which of the following is SEVENTH in the above given S. In a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch CID of the Tamil
Nadu police has cracked the sensational train heist case
passage? T. After a gang broke into the parcel van containing ₹342 crore
TTA : 179 Seconds of soiled but usable currency and took away ₹5.75 crore
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  A) Sentence 8 B) Sentence 2
129. Which of the following is the FIRST sentence of the C) Sentence 6 D) Sentence 1
paragraph? E) None of the above
A) S B) R 137. What is the SIXTH sentence after the rearrangement?
C) Q D) T TTA : 10 Seconds
A) Sentence 1 B) Sentence 5
E) P
C) Sentence 8 D) Sentence 2
130. Which of the following is the SECOND sentence of the E) None of the above
paragraph?
TTA : 134 Seconds 138. What is the SECOND sentence after the
A) R B) S rearrangement?
C) Q D) P TTA : 9 Seconds
E) T
C) Sentence 5 D) Sentence 7
131. Which of the following is the FIFTH sentence of the E) None of the above
paragraph?
The question below consists of a set of six labelled sentences.
A) P B) Q They are all sentences of the same paragraph but their order has
C) S D) R been jumbled. Sentence D given below is the fourth sentence in
E) T the correct order. Arrange the other five sentences in their
correct order to make a coherent paragraph and answer the
132. Which of the following is the FOURTH sentence of the questions that follow:
paragraph? A: Since the distance, the rays travel change with the angle, as
TTA : 39 Seconds you look at the surface, different colours look bright from
different viewing angles.
A) S B) T B: Security inks exploit the principle that causes the vivid and
C) Q D) R constantly changing colours of a film of oil on water.
E) P C: When two rays of light meet each other after being reflected
from the different surfaces, they have each travelled slightly
133. Which of the following is the THREE sentence of the different distances.
paragraph? D: Because in light, an electromagnetic wave, the peaks, and
TTA : 18 Seconds troughs of each ray then interfere either constructively, to appear
bright or destructively, to appear dim.
A) R B) S E: The key is that the light is bouncing off two surfaces, that of
C) Q D) T the oil and that of the water layer below it.
E) P F: The distance between the two rays determines which
wavelengths, and hence colours, interfere constructively and look
  bright.
In the following question, 3rd and 4th sentences are placed in  
their correct position. Re-arrange the other questions and 139. Which is the LAST sentence in the correct order?
answer the questions that follow.
1. You scrutinise the sequence of these words to see if the content TTA : 31 Seconds
of the essay moves forward smoothly and sensibly. A) D B) B
2. You can use ‘cut and paste’ to move similar content together C) C D) A
and break the loop you have made. E) F
3. The first line of a para makes the key point-the rest explains
and elaborates on it. 140. Which is the FIFTH sentence in the correct order?
4. You can ‘turn’ the end of a para to face the next one coming TTA : 172 Seconds
along.
5. That is everything I know about paragraphs. A) C B) A
6. You can check the sequence of your paras by putting, in the C) F D) E
margin of each, one or two words saying what it is about. E) D
7. For one point, make one paragraph and start a new para every
time you make a new point. 141. Which is the SECOND sentence in the correct order?
8. I will give you some basic guidelines for writing a paragraph. TTA : 29 Seconds
  A) E B) F
134. What is the LAST sentence after rearrangement?
C) A D) B
E) C
C) Sentence 4 D) Sentence 5 142. Which is the THIRD sentence in the correct order?
E) None of the above TTA : 31 Seconds
A) C B) F
135. What is the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
C) D D) B
E) E
C) Sentence 3 D) Sentence 2 143. Which is the FIRST sentence in the correct order?
E) None of the above TTA : 27 Seconds
A) A B) F
136. What is the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
C) B D) D
E) C
 
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The following sentences form a paragraph. The first and the were finished.
fourth sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the R. These Games featured mainly athletic but also combat sports
sentence are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are such as wrestling and the pankration, horse and chariot racing
not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose events.
the alternative that arranges them in the correct order. S. This idea is a modern myth because the Greeks never
1. Socialist feminism rose in the 1960s and 1970s as an offshoot of suspended their wars.
the feminist movement and New Left that focuses upon the
interconnectivity of the patriarchy and capitalism. T. The competition was among representatives of several city-
P. Socialist feminism is a twopronged theory that broadens Marxist states and kingdoms of Ancient Greece.
feminism's argument for the role of capitalism in the oppression of
 
women and radical feminism's theory of the role of gender and the
patriarchy. 149. Which of the following is the SECOND sentence after
Q. Socialist feminists argue that liberation can only be achieved by rearrangement?
working to end both the economic and cultural sources of women's TTA : 21 Seconds
oppression. A) P B) Q
R. They are subjects to the male rulers in capitalism due to an
uneven balance in wealth. C) R D) S
4. Socialist feminists reject radical feminism's main claim that E) T
patriarchy is the only or primary source of oppression of women.
S. They see economic dependence as the driving force of women's 150. Which of the following is the FIFTH sentence after
subjugation to men. rearrangement?
T. Rather, socialist feminists assert that women are unable to be TTA : 157 Seconds
free due to their financial dependence on males. A) P B) Q
 
C) R D) S
144. Which of the following is the SIXTH sentence after
E) T
rearrangement?
TTA : 18 Seconds 151. Which of the following is the SIXTH sentence after
A) P B) Q rearrangement?
C) R D) S TTA : 20 Seconds
E) T A) P B) Q
C) R D) S
145. Which of the following is the SECOND sentence after
E) T
rearrangement? 
TTA : 29 Seconds 152. Which of the following is the SEVENTH sentence after
E) T A) P B) Q
C) R D) S
146. Which of the following is the THIRD sentence after
E) T
rearrangement? 
TTA : 64 Seconds 153. Which of the following is the THIRD sentence after
E) T A) P B) Q
C) R D) S
147. Which of the following is the SEVENTH sentence after
E) T
rearrangement? 
A) P B) Q The following sentences form a paragraph. The first and the
fourth sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the
C) R D) S sentence are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are
E) T not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose
the alternative that arranges them in the correct order.
148. Which of the following is the FIFTH sentence after 1. Gender inequality is the main social issue in India due to which
rearrangement?  women remain voiceless in this male dominated country.
TTA : 70 Seconds P. To really bring about empowerment, women need to be aware
A) P B) Q about their rights from their own end.
Q. Women empowerment is something that needs to happen in this
C) R D) S country to equalize the value of both genders.
E) T 4. Inequalities between men and women in the society generate
lots of issues which become a big obstruction in its way to success.
  R. They need to take positive steps and get involved in all activities
The following sentences form a paragraph. The first and fourth instead of restricting themselves to household chores and
sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the sentence family responsibilities.
are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given S. Hence uplifting women, by all means should be the utmost
in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose the priority of the nation.
alternative that arranges them in the correct order. T. It is the birth right of the women to be recognized as equals of
1. The Ancient Olympic Games were religious and athletic festivals
held every four years at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, Greece. men in a society.
P. The truce did allow those religious pilgrims who were travelling to  
Olympia to pass through warring territories unmolested because 154. Which of the following is the SEVENTH sentence after
they were protected by Zeus. rearrangement?
Q. This cessation of hostilities was known as the Olympic peace or TTA : 152 Seconds
truce.
4. It has been widely written that during the Games, all conflicts
among the participating citystates were postponed until the Games
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A) P B) Q 161. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence
C) R D) S of the paragraph?
E) T TTA : 32 Seconds
A) S B) R
155. Which of the following is the SIXTH sentence after
C) T D) Q
rearrangement?
E) P
A) P B) Q 162. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence of
C) R D) S the paragraph?
A) P B) S
156. Which of the following is the FIFTH sentence after
C) R D) Q
rearrangement? E) T
A) P B) Q 163. Which of the following should be the SECOND
C) R D) S sentence of the paragraph?
A) P B) S
157. Which of the following is the SECOND sentence after C) Q D) T
rearrangement? E) R
A) P B) Q  
The following sentences form a paragraph. The third and sixth
C) R D) S sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the sentences
E) T are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given
in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose the
158. Which of the following is the THIRD sentence after alternative that arranges them in correct order.
rearrangement? P. SPOs, whose main role is in gathering intelligence, and local
TTA : 12 Seconds policemen are soft targets because they do not live.
A) P B) Q Q. The advisory comes in the wake of the killings of three
SPOs on Friday, and unconfirmed resignations of several others.
C) R D) S 3. The killings were in part responsible for India reconsidering its
E) T decision to agree to the meeting of the foreign ministers of India
and Pakistan in New York later this month.
  R. In fortified camps like the ones housing members of the army
The following sentences form a paragraph. The third and the and the Central Reserve Police Force.
sixth sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the S. Two other policemen in the same villages escaped because
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are they weren’t home when the militants came visiting.
not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose 6. On Friday, selection grade constable Nisar Ahmad, SPO
the alternative that arranges them in correct order. Kuldeep Singh and follower, Firdous Kuchay were abducted by
P. The seas are degenerating far faster than anyone has militants.
predicted, because of the cumulative impact T. The Jammu & Kashmir administration is telling policemen and
Q. The coming together of these factors is now threatening the Special Police Officers in South Kashmir, which is seeing a wave
marine environment with a catastrophe unprecedented in of attacks against both, to not visit their families or homes.
human history     
 
3. Of a number of severe individual stresses, ranging from climate
warming and sea-water acidification, to widespread chemical 164. Which of the following should be the SEVENTH
pollution and gross over-fishing sentence of the paragraph?
R. The world's oceans are faced with an unprecedented loss of TTA : 32 Seconds
species comparable to the great mass extinctions of prehistory A) Q B) P
S. The potential extinction of species, is directly comparable to
the five great mass extinctions in the geological record, during C) S D) R
each of which much of the world's life died out E) T
6. They range from the Ordovician-Silurian "event" of 450 million
years ago, to the Cretaceous-Tertiary extinction of 65 million 165. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence of
years ago, which is believed to have wiped out the dinosaurs the paragraph?
T. The worst of them, the event at the end of the Permian period, TTA : 137 Seconds
251 million years ago, is thought to have eliminated 70 per cent A) R B) S
of species on land and 96 per cent of all species in the sea
C) Q D) T
 
159. Which of the following should be the SEVENTH E) P
sentence of the paragraph? 166. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence
TTA : 34 Seconds of the paragraph?
A) P B) R TTA : 16 Seconds
C) S D) Q A) P B) Q
E) T C) S D) R
160. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence of E) T
the paragraph? 167. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence
TTA : 186 Seconds of the paragraph?
A) Q B) S TTA : 16 Seconds
C) R D) T A) R B) S
E) P C) Q D) P
E) T
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168. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence of A democracy is a system wherein power is supposed to lie in the
hands of the people.
the paragraph?
P- In order for a democracy to work, it needs to have four solid
TTA : 25 Seconds aspects – free and fair elections, protection of the people’s
A) S B) R human rights, the participation of citizens and the rule of law
C) Q D) T applied equally to everyone.
E) P Q- These representatives then form a governing body such as a
parliament.
  R- They may choose to exercise this power directly or to elect
The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and the representatives from amongst their numbers.
fifth sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the S Since democracy depends upon its citizens, these citizens must
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are be wellinformed so that they can make political decisions and elect
not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose their representatives appropriately.
the alternative that arranges them in correct order. T- However, without the freedom of the press, all of this is moot.
P. Who has been holed up in the Ecuadorean embassy for six  
years to avoid arrest by British authorities on charges of skipping 174. Which of the following is the sixth sentence of the
bail paragraph?
2. After Britain refused to give him diplomatic immunity, according
to an Ecuadorean government document TTA : 19 Seconds
Q. The aborted effort suggests Ecuadorean President Lenin A) S B) R
Moreno had engaged Moscow to resolve the situation of Assange  C) P D) Q
R. Ecuador in 2017 gave Wikileaks founder Julian Assange a E) T
diplomatic post in Russia but rescinded it
5. The incident was revealed in a letter by Ecuador's foreign 175. Which of the following is the fifth sentence of the
ministry to a legislator who had asked for information about
paragraph?
Ecuador's decision last year to grant Assange citizenship
S. Special designation refers to the Ecuadorean president's right to TTA : 130 Seconds
name political allies to a fixed number of diplomatic posts even if A) T B) S
they are not career diplomats. C) Q D) R
T. Ecuador last Dec. 19 approved a special designation in favor of E) P
Mr. Julian Assange so that he can carry out functions at the
Ecuadorean Embassy in Russia 176. Which of the following is the second sentence of the
  paragraph?
169. Which of the following should be the SEVENTH TTA : 69 Seconds
sentence of the paragraph? A) R B) S
TTA : 50 Seconds C) P D) T
A) T B) S
E) Q
C) Q D) R
E) P 177. Which of the following is the third sentence of the
paragraph?
170. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence of TTA : 27 Seconds
the paragraph? A) R B) S
TTA : 121 Seconds C) T D) Q
A) S B) Q
E) P
C) R D) T
E) P 178. Which of the following is the fourth sentence of the
paragraph?
171. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence TTA : 48 Seconds
of the paragraph? A) S B) R
TTA : 17 Seconds C) P D) Q
A) S B) Q
E) T
C) R D) T
E) P  
The following sentences form a paragraph. The SECOND and
172. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence of FIFTH sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R and S. These parts are not
the paragraph?
given in their proper order. Read the sentences and answer the
TTA : 18 Seconds questions given below.
A) S B) Q P. Colors have also been used by them as specialized
C) R D) T unconscious messages to the consumers to attract them towards
E) P a brand.
2. Colour psychology is the theory of how colours affect human
173. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence of behaviour, mood, or physiological processes.
Q. Color psychology is a relatively new area of study that faces
the paragraph?
several challenges.
TTA : 23 Seconds R. This is why ideas related to colour psychology are heavily
A) P B) S implemented in the areas of marketing and design.
C) R D) Q 5. Companies choose colours that they believe will motivate
E) T customers to buy their products and improve brand awareness.
S. According to the theory, colours are thought to influence our
  buying choices, our feelings, and even our memories.
The following sentences form a paragraph and the first sentence  
of the paragraph is given. The sentences are numbered as P, Q, 179. After the rearrangement, which of the following gives
R, S, and T. These 5 parts are not given in proper order. Read the
the correct sequence?
sentence and choose the alternative that arranges them in the
correct order. TTA : 23 Seconds
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A) RSQP B) PQSR TTA : 56 Seconds

C) QSRP D) SQPR A) A B) C
E) PSQR C) D D) E
E) F
sentence should be FOURTH? 188. Which is the fourth sentence in the correct order?
A) P B) Q A) C B) E
C) R D) S C) D D) F
E) Information insufficient E) A
181. After the rearrangement, which of the following  
sentence should be FIRST? Rearrange the following five sentences into a sequence and
answer then answer the questions given:
A. Research suggests the body could adapt to regular gym
A) P B) Q dates, so if we hit the weight room every day at 4 p.m., eventually
C) R D) S we might perform better at that time than at any other time of
E) Information insufficient day.
B. In a nutshell, the best time to work out is when you WILL work
182. After the rearrangement, which of the following out.
sentence should be THIRD? C. This implies that scheduling your workout for the time of day
that works best for you will almost always produce the most
dramatic results.
A) P B) Q D. These findings are similar to earlier research, which suggests
C) R D) S that sticking to a specific workout time can result in better
E) Information insufficient performance, higher oxygen consumption, and lower perceived
exhaustion.
183. After the rearrangement, which of the following E. Plenty of people tout the benefits of early morning sweat
sentence should be SIXTH? sessions, but if you can't fit in a workout before noon, don't sweat
it.
 
A) P B) Q
189. Which of the following should be the second statement
C) R D) S
E) Information insufficient TTA : 44 Seconds
  A) B B) C
The question below consists of a set of six labeled sentences. C) A D) D
They are all sentences of the same paragraph but their order has
E) E
been jumbled. Arrange the six sentences in their correct order to
make a coherent paragraph and answer the questions that 190. Which of the following should be the third statement
follow.
A: This, of course, has been subject to severe criticism and is after rearrangement?
virtually everywhere a fiction. TTA : 16 Seconds
B: There are always people living in particular states who are not A) A B) B
considered to be (and often do not consider themselves to be) C) C D) D
members of the hegemonic nation.
E) E
C: The concept of a 'nation-state' assumes a complete
correspondence between the boundaries of the nation and the 191. Which of the following should be the fourth statement
boundaries of those who live in a specific state.
D: However, the fiction has been and continues to be at work in after rearrangement?
the most basic nationalist ideologies. TTA : 121 Seconds
E: Then there are members of national collectives who live in A) B B) D
other countries, making a mockery of the concept. C) A D) E
F: Even worse, there are nations which never had a state or which
E) C
are divided across several states.
  192. Which of the following should be the fifth sentence
184. Which is the first sentence in the correct order? after rearrangement?
A) D B) C A) A B) E
C) A D) B C) D D) C
E) E E) B
185. Which is the third sentence in the correct order? 193. Which of the following should be the first statement
TTA : 14 Seconds after rearrangement?
A) E B) F TTA : 64 Seconds
C) B D) A A) E B) B
E) D C) C D) A
186. Which is the fifth sentence in the correct order? E) D
A) C B) D In the following sentences 1st and 4th are in their correct order.
Rearrange the remaining sentences and answer the questions
C) F D) E
which follows:
E) A 1) Air pollution is choking several cities in the northern region
once again, as changes in temperature and slowing winds trap
187. Which is the last sentence in the correct order? soot, dust and fine particulate matter.
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2) Although India has nine of the 10 most polluted cities in the A) The common consumers B) Customers are rapidly

world, it has not taken consistent action on pollution. are the most engaged in utilizing AI-
3) The stubble burning releases highly damaging fine disadvantaged section powered applications.
particulates, or PM2.5. when it comes to AI
4)The problem is aggravated by the burning of urban waste, technology.
diesel soot, vehicular exhaust, road and construction dust, and
power generation. C) India is yet to see the D) AI based appliance have
5)The National Capital Region is badly hit, as the burning of commercial use of AI not been released in India.
agricultural residue in Punjab and Haryana is releasing large technology.
volumes of smoke containing, among other pollutants. E) None of these
6) The Centre and the State governments need to get into crisis
mode to dramatically reduce emissions by addressing issues of 199. Which of the followings sentences can be inserted
carbon emissions. between the first and the second sentence after
7) India should at least now give high importance to the WHO
rearrangement without changing the meaning of the
warning about air pollution being the new tobacco.
8) Millions of people in these most polluted cities live with paragraph?
ambient air quality that is well short of even the relaxed TTA : 29 Seconds
parameters the country has set for fine particulates, compared A) AI is said to be the next B) Learning is the capacity to
with those of the World Health Organisation. revolution after the receive information and
  industrial revolution. the rules to process such
194. What is the seventh sentence after rearrangement? information.
TTA : 225 Seconds C) The report is authored by D) Self-correction is a feature
A) 3 B) 4 Shashi Shekhar Vempati of of AI that mimics the
C) 2 D) 7 Carnegie Endowment for human capacity of
International Peace. rectifying mistakes.
E) 6
E) AI technology can be used
195. What is the second sentence after rearrangement? inside railway tunnels.
200. Which of the following is the correct order of sentences
A) 3 B) 2
C) 6 D) 7
E) 5 A) EFACDB B) EACBDF
196. What is the third sentence after rearrangement? C) CEABDF D) FABCDE
TTA : 69 Seconds E) CEADBF
A) 3 B) 5
201. Which of the following sentences is not out of context
C) 8 D) 7
with reference to the correctly rearranged passage?
E) 6 TTA : 24 Seconds
197. What is the sixth sentence after rearrangement? A) Recent film projects show B) Scientists have recently
TTA : 45 Seconds how virtual reality can be established that the sun
optimized for creative story will form a nebula when it
A) 8 B) 7
telling. dies.
C) 5 D) 3
C) Investment on D) The infrastructure for AI
E) 2 technological revolution in India has
  advancement is the need been neglected by
Rearrange the following sentences in the right order so that they of the hour in India. policymakers.
make a grammatically correct and meaningful paragraph and E) The number of broadband
answer the following questions. subscribers stood at 460.24
A: The highlights from the report are as follows. million in July this year.
B: Policymakers, however, lag behind, not exploiting AI for
national security, public services, or other priorities.  
C: Thanks to the increasingly digital economy, fuelled by The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and
improving education and globalisation, the Indian consumer is fourth sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the
unknowingly the country’s biggest beneficiary of recent sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are
advances in AI, notes the report. not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose
D: From various appliances powered by AI to using a range of the alternative that arranges them in the correct order.
online services such as Amazon Marketplace and Netflix that P  But Bengal, the most electorally significant state of the three,
learn from consumers’ online behaviour to make intelligent has slipped out of its grasp.
product and service recommendations, consumers are readily 2 Communal violence has broken out in several districts of
engaged with the proliferation of AI in India, whether they Bengal, including districts that were homes to the Tagores
appreciate it or not. Q  The Left, and its largest constituent, the CPI-M, as well as the
E: With China making rapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI)- Congress, must redefine their politics according to what is
based research, it is imperative that India view AI as a critical happening in Bengal today.
element of its national security strategy, recommends an August 4 This indicates a complete collapse of the ideas and practice of
2016 report titled India and the Artificial Intelligence Revolution. the regimes that came to power in Bengal after Partition.
F: The report advocates spurring AI-based innovation and R  The CPI-M still has relevance in Kerala, where it has a
establishing AI-ready infrastructure as prerequisites for preparing significant share of votes and seats, and in Tripura, where it has a
India’s jobs and skills markets for an AI-based future and hegemony on power.
securing its strategic interests. S Decades after the communal violence of the 1930s that
  engulfed many parts of pre-Partition Bengal and the Great
198. Which of the followings sentences can be inserted Calcutta Killings of 1946
T And the seat of the so-called Bengal Renaissance of the 19th
between the fourth and fifth sentence after rearrangement century.
without changing the meaning of the paragraph?  
TTA : 188 Seconds 202. Which of the following should be the seventh sentence
214
Para Jumbles
TTA : 14 Seconds 210. Which of the following should be the fifth sentence
A) S B) T after rearrangement?
C) Q D) R TTA : 190 Seconds
E) P A) P B) Q
C) S D) T
203. Which of the following should be the sixth sentence
E) R
TTA : 28 Seconds 211. Which of the following should be the first sentence after
A) P B) T rearrangement?
C) Q D) S TTA : 22 Seconds
E) R A) P B) Q
C) R D) S
204. Which of the following should be the first sentence
E) T
A) P B) Q Below are a group of sentences which are jumbled up. The first
and the last sentences are given and cannot be changed.
C) R D) S
Sentences 1 and 6 are missing a vital part which has to be
E) T searched from other sentences A, B, C, D and E. Then rearrange
the sentences in their correct order and answer the questions
205. Which of the following should be the fifth sentence given below. Give your answer based on the arrangement of A-E.
after rearrangement? You don't have to consider 1 and 6.
A) T B) S 1. ________________ A visit to the Ulster Folk and Transport
C) R D) Q Museum, near Belfast in Northern Ireland, helps to
provide answers to those questions.
E) P
206. Which of the following should be the third sentence A. But the Titanic was not unique. It was the second of three
huge vessels constructed in the shipbuilding yards of
Harland and Wolff in Belfast.
B. The White Star shipping line commissioned those huge
A) Q B) R
liners to gain dominance in the lucrative North Atlantic
C) T D) S shipping routes.
E) P C. According to Michael McCaughan, former curator of the
Folk and Transport Museum, the Titanic is “the most
 
famous ship in history.”
The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and
fourth sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the D. So it concentrated on building bigger and more luxurious
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are vessels to attract the rich and famous.
not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose E. The White Star Line could not compete with its rival, the
the alternative that arranges them in the correct order. Cunard Line, for speed.
P That’s not a good idea.
2 To discourage people from buying gold. 6. But the Titanic had the potential to serve another
Q Through quantitative restrictions or higher import duties purpose as well – Carrying immigrants from Europe to the
4 Any attempt to curb demand artificially United States ____________.
R The government wants to reimpose curbs on gold imports after
Diwali  
S Will only encourage more smuggling and revive the 212. After the rearrangement, which of the following
unauthorised hawala market.
T However, the government is worried that the surge in gold sentence should be FIRST?
imports could undermine India’s balance of payment’s position. TTA : 152 Seconds
  A) B B) A
207. Which of the following should be the third sentence C) D D) E
after rearrangement? E) C
A) P B) S
sentence should be FIFTH?
C) Q D) R
E) T A) A B) B
208. Which of the following should be the last sentence C) C D) D
214. Which is a suitable sentence that will fit the blank given
A) R B) P
in sentence (1)?
C) Q D) T
E) S
209. Which of the following should be the sixth sentence
A) T B) R
C) P D) Q
E) S
215
Para Jumbles
A) One hundred and six years B) Titanic’s demise has long A) A B) B
ago, one of the most since served as a C) C D) D
famous — and deadliest — cautionary tale of the
E) E
disasters took place. battle between man and
nature. But why were so 218. After the rearrangement, which of the following
many lives lost? sentence should be THIRD?
C) What kind of ship was D) Both (2) and (3) TTA : 117 Seconds
the Titanic? What caused it A) E B) D
to sink? C) C D) B
E) While the Titanic’s sinking E) A
has inspired myriad movies,
books, and articles, the 219. Which of the sentence is likely to fit into the blank given
ship and its passengers still in sentence (1) ?
hold secrets and little- TTA : 19 Seconds
known facts that might A) The Bermuda Triangle, also B) The Case of the Bermuda
surprise you. known as The Devils’ Triangle (June 27, 2006)
215. After the rearrangement, which of the following Triangle and The Deadly was highly critical, stating
Triangle, is an imaginary that ‘When we’ve gone
sentence should be SECOND?
area of the Atlantic Ocean back to the original
sources or the people
A) B B) C involved, the mystery
C) A D) E evaporates
E) D C) Defying 70 years of fevered D) Most reputable sources
  speculation, a sceptical dismiss the idea that there
Below are a group of sentences which are jumbled up. The first scientist has dared to is any mystery
and the last sentences are given and cannot be changed. declare that the mystery of
Sentences 1 and 6 are missing a vital part which has to be the Bermuda Triangle has
searched from other sentences A, B, C, D and E. Then rearrange been 'solved'
the sentences in their correct order and answer the questions E) None of these
given below.
 
1. __________whose three defining points include Miami, Arrange the sentences in a chronological order such that they
Bermuda, and Puerto Rico and which is alleged to be the form a proper passage. Sentence D is the first statement and F is
site of the disappearance of an inordinate number of the fourth statement.
aircraft and nautical vessels. A.But a Chinese takeover of a port in neighboring Sri Lanka and
problems in several other countries have led to fears the initiative
is a debt trap to hook countries into China’s sphere.China
A. Depending upon which account you read, the size of the
dismisses that.
Bermuda Triangle ranges from 500,000 square miles to B.This is a part of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of
1,500,000 square miles and  the number of infrastructure projects in almost 70 countries from Mongolia to
disappearances is claimed to be as high as 2000 vessels Montenegro.
and 75 aircraft in the last 500 years. C.His main rivals have been jailed on charges ranging from
B. However, the definition of the “Bermuda triangle,” the terrorism to attempting to topple the government which has led
number of disappearances within its boundary, and the to doubts abroad about the legitimacy of the vote.
purported causes of those disappearances vary wildly. D.The Maldives under Yameen has grown closer to China - to the
C. The supposed causes of these disappearances range alarm of traditional ally India - with China funding roads, bridges
from hostile visitations by aliens to vindictive “sea and an extension to the international airport.
monsters”. E.The Maldives, a small economy heavily reliant on tourism, is
D. An especially infamous tragedy occurred in March 1918 one of the most at-risk countries of any involved with the BRI to
the distress of debt, said the Center for Global Development, a
when the USS Cyclops, a 542-foot-long Navy cargo ship
Washington D.C.-based think-tank tracking the initiative.
with over 300 men and 10,000 tons of manganese ore F.Yameen is seeking a second five-year term in the Indian Ocean
onboard, sank somewhere between Barbados and the archipelago known for its sun-kissed tourist beaches and diving.
Chesapeake Bay. G.The center, using publicly available information, estimates
E. The reports of unexplained disappearances did not really China’s loans to the Maldives at $1.3 billion – more than a
capture the public’s attention until the 20th century. quarter of its annual gross domestic product.
 
6. The Cyclops never sent out an SOS distress call despite 220. Which of the following is the SEVENTH statement after
____________.
rearrangement?
 
A) B B) A
C) E D) C
sentence should be FIRST?
TTA : 56 Seconds E) G
A) B B) A 221. Which of the following is the SIXTH statement after
C) C D) E rearrangement?
E) D TTA : 19 Seconds
A) B B) G
C) A D) E
sentence should be FIFTH?
TTA : 33 Seconds E) C
222. Which of the following is the FIFTH statement after
rearrangement?
216
Para Jumbles
A) A B) G A) A B) B
C) C D) E C) C D) D
E) B E) E
223. Which of the following is the THIRD statement after  
rearrangement? Below are given some sentences out of which the sentence
numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences
A, B, C, D, E, F, G need to be arranged correctly in order to form a
A) A B) F logical order.
C) E D) B A. Not to be outdone, Bernard Arnault, France’s wealthiest scion
E) G and a fierce rival to Mr. Pinault and to his father, François Pinault,
upped the ante with a 200-million-euro gift a few hours later.
224. Which of the following is the SECOND statement after B. Manon Aubry, a senior figure in France Insoumise, the main
rearrangement? radical left party, called the funding an “exercise in public
relations.”
C. There were accusations that the wildly rich were trying to
A) A B) C wash their reputations during the time of national tragedy.
C) B D) G D. She added: “I want to tell them: Start by paying your taxes.
E) E That will add to the state culture budget.”
4. But the spectacle of billionaires trying to one-up one another
  quickly intensified resentments over inequality that have flared
The question below consists of a set of seven labelled sentences. during the Yellow Vest movement.
They are all sentences of the same paragraph but their order has E. She said the donors’ list “looks like the rankings of companies
been jumbled. Sentence 2 and sentence 5 given below are the and people located in tax havens.”
second and fifth sentence in the correct order. Arrange the other F. By Wednesday, the government had welcomed some 850
four sentences in their correct order to make a coherent million euros — more than $960 million — offered in the
paragraph and answer the questions that follow patriotic name of salvaging the cultural treasure, as money from
A. "But it doesn't indicate or flag a change of policy," he added. wealthy French families, French companies, and international
2. An Australian newspaper reported that Canberra would corporations poured in.
consider selling Uranium to India and may change its rules G. François-Henri Pinault, France’s second-richest man, put up
banning such exports to countries that have not signed the NPT. an eye-popping 100 million euros to rebuild Notre-Dame.
B. Brushing aside a media report that Canberra would consider  
selling uranium to India Australian Prime Minister John Howard 230. Which of the following is the THIRD statement?
today said there is no intention of changing the policy on selling
the radioactive metal to countries which are not signatories to
the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. A) B B) D
C. The Australian Greens and Democrats have seized on reports C) E D) F
of a meeting between Australian and Indian officials in New E) A
Delhi to discuss nuclear issues, the radio report.
5. India has not signed the NPT, Howard said, adding the 231. Which of the following is the FIRST statement?
meeting was a follow-up to his visit to India in March. TTA : 62 Seconds
D. "Our policy is that we don't sell (uranium) to anybody who's
A) A B) C
not a party to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and we
currently don't have any information of changing that," Howard C) E D) F
pointed out. E) D
E. Commenting on the report, Howard told ABC Radio that "the
talks do not signal a change in Australia's policy." 232. Which of the following is the FIFTH statement?
225. Which is the last sentence in the correct order? A) A B) B
TTA : 166 Seconds C) E D) C
A) A B) E E) D
C) B D) D
233. Which of the following is the SIXTH statement?
E) C
226. Which is the sixth sentence in the correct order? A) E B) C
TTA : 37 Seconds C) B D) A
A) D B) E E) F
C) B D) C
 
E) A Below are given some sentences out of which the sentence
227. Which is the fourth sentence in the correct order? numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences
A,B,C,D,E,F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a
TTA : 43 Seconds logical order.
A) D B) A A.The region, which stretches from the west coast of India to the
C) C D) E western shores of the United States, represents the most
populous and economically dynamic part of the world.
E) B
B.Japan and the US have a big role to play in getting India into
228. Which is the third sentence in the correct order? the strategic Indo-Pacific region, something which has not found
much favour with China, a new book has claimed.
C."They (the Chinese) see it as a vague, still undeveloped and at
A) A B) B best a negative concept that aims at containing China's rise," the
C) D D) E book said.
E) C 4.Accordingly, territorial and maritime limits of the Indo-Pacific
region are defined here, and India is given an important place as
229. Which is the first sentence in the correct order? a strategic partner in the implementation of the strategy.
TTA : 56 Seconds D.But the Indo-Pacific concept has not found any favour with
China, the book claimed.
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E.The book was launched on Wednesday by the Institute of TTA : 149 Seconds
South Asian Studies, a think tank in the prestigious National A) B B) F
University of Singapore.
F.There has not been any strong official reaction but the C) D D) C
academic and strategic debate in China has not endorsed the E) E
concept, the authors wrote.
  242. Which of the following is the SEVENTH statement?
234. Which of the following is the FIFTH statement? TTA : 27 Seconds
TTA : 120 Seconds A) E B) B
A) C B) A C) C D) D
C) E D) D E) A
E) B 243. Which of the following is the SIXTH statement?
235. Which of the following is the SIXTH statement? TTA : 35 Seconds
TTA : 25 Seconds A) E B) B
A) F B) B C) F D) C
C) C D) E E) D
E) A  
The following sentences form a paragraph. The first and fourth
236. Which of the following is the SECOND statement? sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest are numbered as
TTA : 25 Seconds P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given in their proper
A) C B) B order. Arrange them in the correct order to make the paragraph
C) A D) E meaningful and then answer the questions given below.
1. Alaska's national parks offer a unique opportunity to explore
E) D glacial environments.
P. The part that once connected the two land masses is now
237. Which of the following is the FIRST statement?
underwater, beneath the Bering Strait.
TTA : 18 Seconds Q. It used to connect East Asia and North America.
A) A B) E 4. This bridge was the primary pathway used by the original
C) B D) C colonists of the Americas some 15,000 to 20,000 years ago.
R. And hence the name ‘Bering Land Bridge’.
E) D S. They are nestled in a wilderness so wild you'll need to arrange
238. Which of the following is the THIRD statement? for a boat or a plane to get there.
T. The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, located in
TTA : 19 Seconds northwestern Alaska, near Nome, is one of the most popular of
A) A B) C these parks.
C) B D) F  
E) E 244. Which of the following should be the SEVENTH or the
last sentence in the correct order?
 
Below are given some sentences out of which the sentence TTA : 66 Seconds
numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences A) Q B) S
A,B,C,D,E,F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a C) R D) T
logical order. E) P
A. We can conclude that AI in the big industries help them to
complete their task in time and helps a business to get proper 245. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence in
leads generation.
the correct order?
B. Today in most of the big manufacturing company AI are
mostly used in the production unit. TTA : 29 Seconds
C. Besides these, they are used to extract correct data for A) Q B) S
decision making of the company. C) R D) T
4. They are used as a robot who give a different shape to an E) P
object, who displace object from one place to another, they are
used as a convey belt and much more. 246. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence in
D. Artificial Intelligence is the machines which are designed and
programmed in such a manner that they and think and act like a
human. TTA : 19 Seconds
E. Our life is changed by AI because this technology is used in a A) Q B) S
wide area of day to day services. C) R D) T
F. They are used in management system also to keep the records E) P
of the employee
  247. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence in
239. Which of the following is the FIRST statement? the correct order?
A) E B) F A) Q B) S
C) D D) B C) R D) T
E) C E) P
240. Which of the following is the THIRD statement? 248. Which of the following should be the SECOND
TTA : 59 Seconds sentence in the correct order?
A) B B) C TTA : 29 Seconds
C) E D) D A) Q B) S
E) F C) R D) T
E) P
241. Which of the following is the FIFTH statement?
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The following sentences form a paragraph. The first and fourth 254. Which of the following should be the SEVENTH or last
sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest are numbered as
sentence in the correct order?
P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are not given in their proper
order. Arrange them in the correct order to make the paragraph TTA : 45 Seconds
meaningful and then answer the questions given below. A) P B) Q
1. The origins of the Chola Dynasty are lost to history. C) R D) S
P. They likely served as sub-rulers under the new powers. E) T
Q. It also finds a mention on one of the Pillars of Ashoka of the
Mauryan empire. 255. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence in
4. Around the year 300 CE, the Pallava and Pandya Kingdoms
spread their influence over most of southern India.
R. The kingdom is mentioned, however, in early Tamil literature. TTA : 18 Seconds
S. And thus the Cholas went into a decline. A) P B) Q
T. Yet they retained enough prestige that their daughters often C) R D) S
married into the Pallava and Pandya families. E) T
 
249. Which of the following should be the SEVENTH or last 256. Which of the following should be the FOURTH
sentence in the correct order? sentence in the correct order?
A) T B) S A) P B) Q
C) R D) Q C) R D) S
E) P E) T
250. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence 257. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence in
in the correct order? the correct order?
A) T B) S A) P B) Q
C) R D) Q C) R D) S
E) P E) T
251. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence in 258. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence in
the correct order? the correct order?
A) T B) S A) P B) Q
C) R D) Q C) R D) S
E) P E) T
252. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence  
The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and fifth
in the correct order?
sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest are numbered as
TTA : 23 Seconds P, Q, R, S, and T. These five parts are not given in their proper
A) T B) S order. Arrange them in the correct order to make the paragraph
C) R D) Q meaningful and then answer the questions given below.
E) P P. While it’s easy to think of the Napoleonic Empire as one
monolith, there was considerable variation within the states.
253. Which of the following should be the SECOND 2. On May 12th, 1804 these conquests received a new name: the
Empire.
Q. The borders of France and the states ruled by France grew
TTA : 68 Seconds during the wars of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic
A) T B) S Wars.
C) R D) Q R. They were Portugal, Sicily, Sardinian, Montenegro, and the
E) P British, Russian and  Ottoman Empires.
5. At times he ruled such vast swathes of Europe that by 1810, it
  was easier to list the regions he didn’t dominate.
The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and fifth S. Its first – and as history shows, the only – emperor was
sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest are numbered as Napoleon Bonaparte.
P, Q, R, S, and T. These five parts are not given in their proper T. The empire was ruled by a hereditary Bonaparte Emperor.
order. Arrange them in the correct order to make the paragraph  
meaningful and then answer the questions given below. 259. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence in
P. A team of scientists have observed for the first time the decay
of one such nucleus, the xenon-124 nuclei.
2. This duration is, however, tiny compared with the time taken TTA : 16 Seconds
for physical processes such as the radioactive decay of some A) P B) Q
nuclei. C) R D) S
Q. The universe is almost 14 billion years old. E) T
R. This decay then gives information for further investigations on
neutrinos, the lightest of all elementary particles whose nature is 260. Which of the following should be the FOURTH
still not understood fully.
5. The half-life measured thus for the xenon-124 decay process,
called double electron capture, is about one trillion times longer TTA : 18 Seconds
than the age of the universe. A) P B) Q
S. Half-life is the time over which half of the radioactive nuclei C) R D) S
present in a sample decay. E) T
T. It was observed using the dark matter detector XENON1T at
the Gran Sasso National Laboratory of the National Institute for
Nuclear Physics, Italy.
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p g p p g
Para Jumbles
261. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence in them in the correct order to make the paragraph meaningful
P. Further legislation in 1872 increased the number of inspectors
TTA : 19 Seconds and made sure they actually had some experience in mining
A) P B) Q before they began.
C) R D) S Q. In 1855, a new act introduced seven basic rules.
E) T R. Legislation enacted in 1860 banned children under twelve
from working underground and required regular inspections of
262. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence in the weighing systems.
S. These were about ventilation, air shafts, and the mandatory
fencing off of unused mining pits.
TTA : 68 Seconds T. The 1860 laws also proposed that Unions be allowed to grow.
A) P B) Q U. It also established higher standards for signaling from the
C) R D) S mine to the surface, adequate breaks for the steam-powered
E) T elevators, and safety rules for steam engines.
7. By the end of the 19th century, the industry had gone from
  being largely unregulated to having miners represented in
The following sentences form a paragraph. The last sentence of Parliament through the surging Labour Party.
the paragraph is given. The rest are numbered as P, Q, R, S, T  
and U. These parts are not given in their proper order. Arrange 268. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence in
them in the correct order to make the paragraph meaningful
P. People performing specific functions also require specific TTA : 15 Seconds
virtues. A) P B) R
Q. Speaking generally, arête is a kind of excellence. C) S D) T
R. For instance, the main virtue of a racehorse is to be fast; the E) U
main virtue of a knife is to be sharp.
S. The Greek term that is usually translated as “virtue” is arête. 269. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence in
T. For example, a competent accountant must be good with
numbers; a soldier needs to be physically brave.
U. The sort of excellence in question is a quality that enables a TTA : 22 Seconds
thing to perform its purpose or function. A) P B) R
7. But there are also virtues that are good for any human being C) S D) T
to possess, the qualities that enable them to live a good life and E) U
to flourish as a human being.
  270. Which of the following should be the FOURTH
263. Which of the following should be the SIXTH sentence in sentence in the correct order?
the correct order? TTA : 130 Seconds
TTA : 158 Seconds A) P B) R
A) P B) Q C) S D) T
C) R D) T E) U
E) U
271. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence in
264. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence in the correct order?
the correct order? TTA : 52 Seconds
A) P B) Q C) S D) T
C) R D) T E) U
E) U
272. Which of the following should be the SECOND
265. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence in the correct order?
sentence in the correct order? TTA : 53 Seconds
A) P B) Q C) S D) T
C) R D) T E) U
E) U
 
266. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence Below are given some sentences out of which the sentence
numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences
in the correct order?
A, B, C, D, E, F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a
TTA : 49 Seconds logical order.
A) P B) Q A. The early modern period in Europe gave rise to huge
C) R D) T technological and cultural developments that completely
E) U transformed European society.
B. Historians have divided history into three divisions, namely
267. Which of the following should be the SECOND antiquity, the medieval period and the modern period.
C. This period also saw the birth of scholasticism, a philosophy
that put reason over faith - and the birth of universities.
TTA : 56 Seconds 4. The middle medieval period in Europe also saw the
A) P B) Q establishment of feudalism and manorialism as kings became
C) R D) T the heads of states and succeeded in reducing crime and
E) U violence greatly.
D. The early medieval period in Europe was characterized by
  population declines, invasions, mass migrations and the collapse
The following sentences form a paragraph. The last sentence of of central authority.
the paragraph is given. The rest are numbered as P, Q, R, S, T E. However, the late medieval period in Europe was marked by
and U. These parts are not given in their proper order. Arrange famines and plagues which greatly reduced her population.
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Para Jumbles
F. The middle medieval period was, however, a good period for A) E B) A
Europe as its population grew substantially due to technological C) B D) F
and agricultural innovations which increased crop yields.
  E) C
273. Which of the following is the SIXTH statement? 280. Which of the following is the FIFTH statement?
A) E B) D A) E B) B
C) C D) A C) C D) F
E) B E) D
274. Which of the following is the FIFTH statement? 281. Which of the following is the FOURTH statement?
A) D B) C A) F B) B
C) A D) F C) C D) A
E) B E) D
275. Which of the following is the SECOND statement? 282. Which of the following is the FIRST statement?
A) E B) C A) F B) D
C) D D) F C) E D) A
E) A E) B
276. Which of the following is the FIRST statement?  
TTA : 22 Seconds Below are given some sentences out of which the sentence
A) F B) D numbered 3 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences
A, B, C, D, E, F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a
C) E D) A logical order.
E) B A. Photosynthesis is also responsible for supplying all the organic
compounds and most of the energy required for life on earth.
277. Which of the following is the SEVENTH statement? B. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants absorb sunlight
TTA : 14 Seconds and convert it into chemical energy that helps the plants in
A) E B) B performing various activities.
C) F D) A 3. The name photosynthesis is derived from the Greek ‘phos’
meaning light and ‘synthesis’ meaning putting together.
E) C C. During photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide and
  release oxygen as a waste product.
Below are given some sentences out of which the sentence D. Organisms that undergo photosynthesis are known as
numbered 3 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences photoautotrophs.
A,B,C,D,E,F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a E. This chemical energy, synthesized from water and carbon
logical order. dioxide, is stored in carbohydrate molecules present in plants.
F. This process is largely responsible for producing most of the
oxygen content on the Earth’s surface.
A. The waters off the island are famous for a sperm whale,
 
Mocha Dick as depicted by an American explorer
283. Which of the following is the SEVENTH statement?
Jeremiah Reynolds during the 19th century.
B. Many houses in Mocha are built from remains of
shipwrecks. A) A B) F
C) C D) D
3. Historically, this small and remote island has played host E) E
to explorers, adventurers, pirates, shipwrecks and one
very famous whale. 284. Which of the following is the FIFTH statement?
C. Mocha Dick served to be the inspiration for the fictional A) A B) B
whale Moby Dick in the 1851 novel, Moby Dick, authored C) C D) E
by Herman Melville. 
E) F
D. The island is approximately 48km2 in area with mountains
running in a North-South direction. 285. Which of the following is the FOURTH statement?
E. Mocha is a small island located 12 miles off the coast of TTA : 128 Seconds
mainland Chile. A) B B) C
F. The island boasts one of the largest number of C) E D) D
shipwrecks in the world.
E) F
  286. Which of the following is the SECOND statement?
278. Which of the following is the SEVENTH statement? TTA : 60 Seconds
TTA : 56 Seconds A) A B) C
A) E B) F
C) E D) F
C) B D) C
E) B
E) D
279. Which of the following is the SIXTH statement? TTA : 79 Seconds
TTA : 53 Seconds A) F B) D
C) E D) A
E) B
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  A) F B) D
Directions:- Below are given some sentences out of which the C) E D) B
sentence numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the
sentences A,B,C,D,E,F need to be arranged correctly in order to E) C
form a logical order. 295. Which of the following is the SECOND statement?
A. Wide range of musicians from all around the world being
famous in the other parts of the world is proof enough. TTA : 172 Seconds
B. And good music always lives on as a legacy. A) E B) F
C. The reason for this probably is that people connect over music C) B D) A
4. Most people have made playlists to suit their every mood and
E) C
upturn.
D. It is said that music is a universal language, or rather is 296. Which of the following is the FIRST statement?
strongly assumed by masses.
E. Bonds can be made over time with music.
F. Not only with others but also with their inner self, music brings A) D B) E
out a deeper understanding. C) C D) F
  E) A
288. Which of the following the THIRD statement?
TTA : 19 Seconds 297. Which of the following is the SIXTH statement?
A) A B) E TTA : 28 Seconds
A) D B) E
C) F D) B
C) F D) B
E) C
E) A
A) A B) D
C) B D) E
E) F
290. Which of the following is the SEVENTH statement? 298. The following sentences form a paragraph. The
TTA : 83 Seconds sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S, and T. These
A) F B) E sentences are not given in their proper order. Read the
sentences and choose the right option out of five
C) A D) C
alternatives that correctly arrange the sentences in the
E) B
correct sequence.
291. Which of the following is the SIXTH statement? P.  On the next morning, they found out that the
TTA : 87 Seconds transformer at the nearby substation had exploded with
A) E B) C a horrific sound which they had heard in the night before.
C) D D) A Q.  Last night we were at the hostel when almost every
boarder heard a monstrous sound.
E) B
R.  However, there was no casualty and the fire fighting
292. Which of the following is the SECOND statement? group had handled the situation in an adept manner.
TTA : 83 Seconds S.  But nobody went out as it was torrentially downpouring
A) A B) E outside and also there was no power in the hostel
C) F D) C premises.
E) B T.  Two days later, power was restored in the hostel upon
installation of the new transformer and other accessories.
Below are given some sentences out of which the sentence A) PRSTQ B) QSPRT
numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences
A,B,C,D,E,F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a C) STQPR D) PTQRS
logical order. E) QPRST
A. There is now a nation wide cry to save the country’s secular
spirit. 299. The following sentences form a paragraph. The
B. Hopefully, the results would be positive. sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S, and T. These
C. A secular country is one where each citizen is free to hold sentences are not given in their proper order. Read the
her/his own belief and to practice them.
sentences and choose the right option out of five
4. There are organizations that seek to establish their own
practice as superior. alternatives that correctly arrange the sentences in the
D. Parts of the country have sprung up with communal riots of correct sequence.
late. P.  But because of the gusty wind and torrential downpour,
E. India has always been a land of differences living in harmony. we all got drenched badly.
F. India is a secular country but sadly remains so purely on paper. Q.  As we stepped out of the office building, it started
  raining heavily.
293. Which of the following is the SEVENTH statement? R.  The clock stroke six and we were about to leave the
TTA : 16 Seconds office.
A) B B) D S.  Finding no other options some of us took shelter in the
C) E D) A car shed.
E) C T.  After the rain stopped, we somehow managed to go
back home in spite of less transport and heavy rush.
294. Which of the following is the THIRD statement?
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Para Jumbles
A) PRSTQ B) RPSTQ A) P B) Q
C) STQPR D) PTQRS C) R D) S
E) RQSPT E) T
300. The following sentences form a paragraph. The 305. Which of the following should be the FOURTH
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These sentence after rearrangement?
sentences are not given in their proper order. Read the TTA : 14 Seconds
sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in A) P B) R
correct order. C) S D) T
P. Unlimited protectionism eventually harms the country’s E) Q
ability to compete in international trade.
Q. Protectionism is a type of trade policy by which  
governments attempt to prevent or limit competition from The following sentences form a paragraph. The last sentence of
other countries. the paragraph is given. The rest of the sentences are numbered
R. Traditionally, governments employ four main methods of as P, Q, R and S and T. These five parts are not given in their
proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative
implementing protectionist policies.
that arranges them in correct order.
S. While it may provide some short-term benefit, P. When Mr. Trump first announced the shift, making good a
particularly in poor or developing nations; campaign promise, many had warned it would trigger violence in
T. Out of these, the most commonly applied protectionist the Palestinian Territories besides complicating any peace
practices are tariffs, also called “duties,”. processes.
TTA : 37 Seconds Q. On the border, Israeli soldiers fired into the crowd, killing at
A) TSQPR B) RQSPT least 60 people.
C) STRPQ D) SRQPT R. It was the worst day of violence since Israel attacked Gaza in
2014.
E) QSPRT S. The violence in Gaza that preceded the opening of the
  American embassy in Jerusalem on Monday has once again
The following sentences form a paragraph. The last sentence of reminded the world of the dangerous consequences of President
the paragraph is given. The rest of the sentences are numbered Donald Trump’s decision to move the U.S. diplomatic mission
as P, Q, R and S and T. These five parts are not given in their from Tel Aviv to the disputed city.
proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative T. On Monday morning, across Gaza, a tiny Mediterranean strip
that arranges them in correct order. that has been suffocatingly blockaded by Israel and Egypt for
P. The currency sunk to a closing low of 68.07 against the U.S. years, loudspeakers urged Palestinians to rush to the border with
dollar, its lowest level in 16 months. Israel and protest.
Q. The rise in crude oil prices through this year, amidst rising 6. The embassy shift and the disproportionate response at the
geopolitical tensions in West Asia and dwindling global supply, Gaza border, crucially, came on the eve of the 70th anniversary
have obviously hurt the rupee and the trade balance. of Nakba, the day to mark the forced eviction of hundreds of
R. Meanwhile, despite a depreciating currency, India’s thousands of Palestinians from their homes in 1948. 
merchandise exports are stumbling instead of gaining from the 306. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence
opportunity. after rearrangement?
S. India’s macroeconomic threats lie exposed as it grapples with
the rupee’s slide.
T. The rupee, already one of the worst performing Asian A) P B) T
currencies, has now weakened 6.2% in 2018. C) S D) Q
6. April clocked a sharp decline in exports from employment- E) R
intensive sectors such as readymade garments and gems and
jewellery, according to official data. 307. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence
  after rearrangement?
301. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence TTA : 18 Seconds
after rearrangement? A) S B) T
TTA : 14 Seconds C) P D) R
A) R B) S
E) Q
C) P D) T
E) Q 308. Which of the following should be the FOURTH
302. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence TTA : 142 Seconds
after rearrangement? A) R B) S
TTA : 19 Seconds C) Q D) P
A) S B) R
E) T
C) Q D) T
E) P 309. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence
303. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence TTA : 22 Seconds
after rearrangement? A) P B) S
TTA : 112 Seconds C) Q D) T
A) Q B) T
E) R
C) S D) R
E) P 310. Which of the following should be the SECOND
304. Which of the following should be the SECOND TTA : 11 Seconds
sentence after rearrangement? A) P B) Q
TTA : 29 Seconds C) R D) S
E) T
223
Para Jumbles
  5. The French Government and M/s Dassault Aviation have
The following sentences form a paragraph. The last sentence of categorically denied the correctness of the former President’s
the paragraph is given. The rest of the sentences are numbered first statement
as P, Q, R and S and T. These five parts are not given in their S. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said former French
proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative President Francois Hollande contradicted his own statement
that arranges them in correct order. T. Dassault Aviation itself has suggested that they have entered
P. As the last vote is counted in Karnataka, all the three major into multiple contracts with several public sector and private
parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Congress, and the sector companies with regard to the offset contracts and the
Janata Dal (Secular), believe they have a right to stake claim to decision is entirely theirs
form the government.  
Q. The JD(S) retained its core support base and finished a 316. Which of the should be the SEVENTH sentence of the
respectable third.
paragraph?  
R. In such a situation, the contest continues beyond the
announcement of the results. TTA : 44 Seconds
S. A three-way contest without a dominant campaign issue in a A) P B) S
politically fragmented State was always going to be too close to C) Q D) R
call. E) T
T. The Congress clearly lost the election, but the BJP could not
win it. 317. Which of the should be the SIXTH sentence of the
6. Quickly realising it had lost the mandate, the Congress wasted paragraph?  
no time in reaching out to the JD(S) with a promise to back its TTA : 159 Seconds
leader H.D. Kumaraswamy for the chief ministership. 
A) S B) Q
C) R D) T
A) T B) P 318. Which of the should be the FOURTH sentence of the
C) Q D) S paragraph?  
E) R TTA : 17 Seconds
A) R B) S
C) Q D) T
A) S B) R 319. Which of the should be the FIRST sentence of the
C) T D) P paragraph?  
E) Q TTA : 31 Seconds
A) R B) S
313. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence
C) Q D) P
A) Q B) R 320. Which of the should be the THIRD sentence of the
C) S D) P paragraph?  
A) P B) R
314. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence
C) S D) Q
A) T B) R  
C) S D) Q The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and fifth
sentences are given. The rest of the sentences are numbered as
E) P A,B,C,D and E. These five parts are not given in their proper
315. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that
arranges them in correct order.
after rearrangement? A. Considered a pocket borough of the Gandhi family, Rae Bareli
TTA : 11 Seconds was also Indira's preferred seat as she fought numerous elections
A) P B) T from this eastern Uttar Pradesh constituency.
C) Q D) S 2. Many are demanding that she should contest the Lok Sabha
election from the high-profile Varanasi seat, directly challenging
E) R Prime Minister Narendra Modi
  B. Priyanka's entry into politics has been around the corner for a
The following sentences form a paragraph. The second and the long time, even if she ruled out the possibility of time and again.
fifth sentences of the paragraph are given. The rest of the C. Days after Priyanka Gandhi's formal induction in the Indian
sentences are numbered as P, Q, R, S and T. These five parts are National Congress, her supporters are already rooting for her to
not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose take the electoral plunge.
the alternative that arranges them in correct order. 5. Given the similarities, people draw between Indira and
P. As offset partner of Dassault, the manufacturer of the Rafale Priyanka, and her familiarity with the constituency, it might just
fighter jets be the prudent choice to make, if indeed she is planning to make
2. With regard to the Rafale deal and that neither the Indian nor her electoral debut.
the French government played any role in selection of Reliance D. The odds are that if UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi's health
as offset partner by Dassault does not improve in the coming weeks, she might have to take
Q. A political controversy has erupted over Hollande's up her mother's traditional seat, Rae Bareli.
statement that the Indian government wanted the Anil Ambani- E. However, just like her entry in politics, her electoral debut may
led Reliance Defence to be chosen  come in its own time.
R. The French Government has stated that the decision with  
regard to the offset contracts of Dassault Aviation are taken by 321. Which of the following is the SEVENTH statement after
the company and not the Government rearrangement?
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TTA : 135 Seconds 326. Which is the last sentence in the correct order?
A) A B) B TTA : 19 Seconds
C) E D) C A) S B) Q
E) D C) T D) P
322. Which of the following is the SIXTH statement after E) R
rearrangement? 327. Which is the fifth sentence in the correct order?
A) A B) B A) T B) Q
C) E D) C C) S D) P
E) D E) R
323. Which of the following is the FOURTH statement after 328. Which is the second sentence in the correct order?
rearrangement? TTA : 32 Seconds
TTA : 20 Seconds A) P B) Q
A) D B) B C) R D) S
C) E D) C E) T
E) A
 
324. Which of the following is the THIRD statement after Below are given some sentences out of which the sentence
rearrangement? numbered 4 has been correctly placed. The rest of the sentences
A,B,C,D,E,F need to be arranged correctly in order to form a
logical order.
A) D B) B
C) E D) C A. Rocks are created by different processes and are of three
E) A types.
B. A rock formation is an isolated jutting out of a rock
325. Which of the following is the FIRST statement? outcrop.
TTA : 32 Seconds C. The national parks of Canada and USA in particular have
A) D B) B many scenic rock formations.
C) E D) C
4. Rock formations are usually the result of erosion due to
E) A
weather conditions that help to shape the rock.
 
The question below consists of a set of seven labelled sentences. D. They take many different forms such as mountain peaks,
They are all sentences of the same paragraph but their order has gorges, canyons, buttes and mesas.
been jumbled. Sentence 1 and sentence 4 given below are the E. There are rock formations all over the world.
first and fourth sentences in the correct order. Arrange the other F. The three types of rock are sedimentary rocks,
five sentences in their correct order to make a coherent metamorphic rocks and igneous rocks.
paragraph and answer the questions that follow
1. With regard to defence, the purpose of the military is to defend  
the nation and be prepared to do battle with its enemy.
329. Which of the following is the SECOND statement?
P. But in the industrial era, destroying the enemy's productive
capacity means bombing the factories which are located in the TTA : 49 Seconds
cities. A) D B) E
Q. Now in the information era, destroying the enemy's productive C) A D) F
capacity means destroying information infrastructure.
4. And depending upon the economic foundation, that E) B
productive capacity is different in each case. 330. Which of the following is the FIRST statement?
R. How do you do battle with your enemy?
S. The idea is to destroy the enemy's productive capacity. TTA : 95 Seconds
T. So in the agrarian era, if you need to destroy the enemy's A) A B) D
productive capacity, what you want to do us burn his fields or if C) E D) C
you're really vicious, salt them E) B
 
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Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans
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1 B 29 B 57 A 85 D 113 B 141 A 169 B
38 % 9 % 9% 18% 64% 46% 60%
80% 44% 62% 58 % 10 % 12% 31%
2 C 30 D 58 B 86 A 114 D 142 A 170 D
16 % 30 % 8% 15% 69% 59% 48%
62% 68% 83% 81 % 8 % 88% 18%
3 E 31 A 59 C 87 D 115 A 143 C 171 E
21 % 18 % 6% 12% 61% 9% 59%
60% 47% 50% 54 % 7 % 11% 16%
4 D 32 E 60 B 88 C 116 C 144 C 172 B
23 % 24 % 30% 9% 72% 62% 56%
46% 4% 50% 33 % 39 % 10% 19%
5 B 33 D 61 C 89 C 117 C 145 B 173 C
17 % 50 % 23% 52% 37% 55% 52%
61% 11% 20% 35 % 26 % 60% 24%
6 A 34 B 62 C 90 C 118 A 146 A 174 E
11 % 23 % 35% 19% 38% 25% 21%
47% 14% 49% 50 % 53 % 39% 28%
7 B 35 C 63 D 91 A 119 A 147 D 175 B
14 % 30 % 29% 23% 28% 36% 25%
20% 25% 31% 47 % 57 % 29% 69%
8 D 36 A 64 C 92 E 120 E 148 E 176 A
8 % 29 % 48% 16% 7% 25% 17%
70% 64% 89% 32 % 61 % 16% 80%
9 E 37 C 65 A 93 B 121 C 149 E 177 D
10 % 23 % 8% 29% 28% 57% 10%
71% 8% 43% 34 % 42 % 9% 70%
10 A 38 A 66 B 94 E 122 B 150 B 178 C
9 % 23 % 27% 38% 31% 52% 14%
71% 17% 42% 9 % 14 % 9% 59%
11 B 39 E 67 C 95 E 123 D 151 D 179 C
8 % 45 % 27% 30% 34% 61% 18%
93% 55% 59% 49 % 48 % 19% 60%
12 C 40 D 68 A 96 A 124 C 152 A 180 C
6 % 27 % 21% 36% 25% 24% 19%
31% 26% 31% 11 % 28 % 29% 27%
13 D 41 C 69 E 97 B 125 E 153 C 181 B
9 % 17 % 54% 55% 26% 29% 17%
31% 28% 38% 16 % 27 % 34% 32%
14 E 42 A 70 D 98 B 126 B 154 C 182 D
9 % 31 % 36% 64% 31% 28% 29%
84% 56% 55% 14 % 16 % 5% 63%
15 A 43 A 71 B 99 A 127 A 155 A 183 A
8 % 15 % 20% 54% 35% 30% 16%
83% 25% 39% 20 % 67 % 19% 54%
16 B 44 C 72 D 100 B 128 D 156 E 184 B
9 % 44 % 27% 38% 20% 22% 18%
90% 25% 33% 7 % 28 % 18% 55%
17 D 45 A 73 A 101 E 129 A 157 B 185 A
7 % 37 % 34% 52% 23% 28% 19%
8% 26% 60% 10 % 34 % 7% 60%
18 B 46 B 74 C 102 C 130 C 158 D 186 E
66 % 35 % 18% 64% 25% 30% 30%
44% 48% 27% 17 % 96 % 31% 18%
19 A 47 D 75 B 103 A 131 A 159 E 187 C
36 % 25 % 32% 62% 2% 39% 45%
11% 32% 43% 16 % 59 % 55% 61%
20 C 48 C 76 D 104 C 132 B 160 B 188 D
43 % 38 % 26% 57% 15% 34% 21%
6% 48% 55% 10 % 83 % 10% 44%
21 D 49 A 77 A 105 B 133 A 161 D 189 C
70 % 8 % 24% 62% 1% 23% 22%
10% 44% 66% 52 % 33 % 11% 26%
22 E 50 C 78 C 106 E 134 D 162 C 190 D
18 % 9 % 19% 37% 46% 31% 33%
49% 64% 33% 8 % 56 % 18% 27%
23 D 51 E 79 B 107 C 135 B 163 A 191 E
17 % 8 % 28% 67% 33% 33% 39%
68% 89% 48% 9 % 33 % 21% 75%
24 D 52 C 80 E 108 D 136 C 164 C 192 E
27 % 8 % 12% 59% 13% 55% 18%
76% 71% 39% 7 % 34 % 37% 61%
25 C 53 E 81 D 109 D 137 A 165 A 193 A
22 % 10 % 18% 34% 17% 49% 26%
17% 26% 51% 9 % 14 % 31% 34%
26 A 54 D 82 E 110 B 138 D 166 A 194 D
16 % 7 % 18% 45% 20% 46% 42%
18% 65% 72% 19 % 23 % 24% 70%
27 C 55 C 83 C 111 E 139 D 167 C 195 E
25 % 9 % 15% 40% 29% 46% 19%
42% 91% 34% 15 % 26 % 35% 59%
28 E 56 E 84 B 112 A 140 C 168 D 196 A
21 % 7 % 21% 66% 22% 43% 14%
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Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans Q. Ans
Skipped Skipped Skipped Skipped Skipped Skipped Skipped
52% 19% 41% 42 % 14 %
197 A 225 E 253 C 281 D 309 D
15 % 43 % 39% 31% 37%
26% 66% 74% 28 % 18 %
198 B 226 E 254 C 282 C 310 A
58 % 18 % 23% 34% 30%
33% 68% 22% 24 % 23 %
199 C 227 A 255 D 283 D 311 B
27 % 15 % 26% 37% 38%
57% 66% 20% 28 % 11 %
200 A 228 D 256 E 284 E 312 A
22 % 16 % 28% 32% 30%
45% 65% 20% 68 % 11 %
201 D 229 B 257 A 285 B 313 A
21 % 15 % 26% 21% 31%
19% 47% 44% 57 % 16 %
202 E 230 E 258 B 286 C 314 B
52 % 19 % 25% 7% 21%
46% 41% 20% 73 % 15 %
203 E 231 D 259 C 287 E 315 B
34 % 7 % 38% 11% 39%
78% 32% 36% 69 % 17 %
204 D 232 D 260 D 288 C 316 E
3 % 10 % 34% 20% 46%
74% 50% 53% 9 % 26 %
205 D 233 C 261 E 289 B 317 C
7 % 29 % 24% 21% 33%
67% 34% 64% 23 % 17 %
206 C 234 D 262 B 290 E 318 E
5 % 43 % 13% 43% 67%
17% 5% 23% 37 % 15 %
207 A 235 A 263 D 291 A 319 B
54 % 57 % 48% 30% 64%
33% 7% 28% 24 % 14 %
208 D 236 D 264 A 292 D 320 D
20 % 57 % 43% 15% 66%
75% 46% 35% 13 % 28 %
209 E 237 C 265 C 293 A 321 B
13 % 33 % 39% 48% 33%
13% 36% 52% 15 % 4 %
210 B 238 A 266 E 294 B 322 C
54 % 32 % 31% 52% 79%
24% 15% 75% 19 % 3 %
211 C 239 C 267 B 295 B 323 E
46 % 63 % 17% 41% 79%
21% 13% 16% 63 % 8 %
212 E 240 A 268 A 296 C 324 A
52 % 64 % 52% 23% 77%
19% 36% 21% 35 % 5 %
213 D 241 B 269 D 297 E 325 D
55 % 36 % 48% 36% 70%
43% 13% 36% 14 % 15 %
214 C 242 E 270 B 298 B 326 B
40 % 52 % 47% 54% 55%
29% 23% 65% 14 % 18 %
215 C 243 D 271 E 299 E 327 A
44 % 44 % 26% 60% 49%
10% 40% 75% 17 % 17 %
216 A 244 C 272 C 300 E 328 C
51 % 41 % 19% 43% 45%
17% 25% 24% 6 % 24 %
217 D 245 E 273 A 301 B 329 C
58 % 23 % 36% 69% 19%
13% 76% 24% 4 % 18 %
218 C 246 A 274 B 302 D 330 E
48 % 5 % 33% 75% 22%
39% 54% 50% 34 %
219 A 247 D 275 C 303 D
50 % 19 % 29% 33%
12% 67% 21% 15 %
220 E 248 B 276 E 304 A
64 % 20 % 55% 40%
13% 30% 21% 32 %
221 D 249 A 277 D 305 E
58 % 33 % 37% 37%
37% 20% 78% 17 %
222 C 250 E 278 C 306 C
51 % 30 % 19% 40%
12% 21% 86% 11 %
223 A 251 B 279 D 307 D
55 % 26 % 7% 39%
16% 36% 37% 10 %
224 C 252 D 280 C 308 C
54 % 38 % 30% 45%
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Sol 1. v. S)On the last day we shall visit Orchid and Biodiversity
Logically and contextually Q is independent of the rest Park to witness the exotic flora and fauna there.
sentences and so Q is the First sentence in the sequence.
Out of the rest sentences, undoubtedly T becomes the Fifth Sol 4.
sentence in the sequence as none of R, P or S can follow T. Logically none of the sentences P, Q, S, or R can be the First
Now out R, P and S, R best suits immediately after Q logically. So sentence. T happens to be independent of all other sentences
R is the Second sentence in the sequence. and so T fits well in the sequence as the First sentence.
Next between S and P, S must follow P with reference to the On reading the sentences, it is clear, P must follow T and S
context. should follow P. Likewise R follows S and Q follows R logically.
Therefore P and S are respectively the Third and fourth Therefore, the correct option is TPSRQ.
sentences in the sequence. Correct sequence:
Therefore, the correct option is QRPST.
Correct sequence: i. T) The results of the Board Examinations are declared
today and are also available online.
i. Q)Rambabu went to a car showroom for getting a new ii. P) So, Sheela has gone to her school to check her results
car. as there is no internet facility at her locality.
ii. R)The dealers there showed him a variety of options iii. S) On checking, she finds that she has got Grade A but
along with many variants. her marks in English are not satisfactory.
iii. P)But he could not take any decision as he got confused. iv. R) At this, Sheela gets disheartened as her aim which was
iv. S)So he left the showroom along with some brochures to get enrolled in English Honours, seems difficult with her
which would help him in his final decision. obtained marks.
v. T)Returning home, he found that his mobile had been v. Q) Then she consults with the school teachers to get their
accidently left in the showroom. valuable suggestions and advices.
Sol 2. Sol 5.
Logically and contextually S is independent of the rest sentences Note that only S contains the proper noun Ramu and, therefore S
and so S is the First sentence in the sequence. is the First sentence in the sequence as it introduces Ramu, unlike
Again the word ‘bank guarantee’ is present in only two sentences the rest sentences.
S and P. Contextually and logically P follows S. So P is the Out of the rest sentences, Q contains the word ‘finally’ and hence
Second sentence. Q is rightly the Fifth sentence in the sequence.
Among the rest three sentences, T introduces ‘extra job’. These two inferences clearly indicate that S must be followed by
Therefore, T becomes the Third Sentence. T and P must precede Q.
Out of Q and R, definitely, R follows Q. So Q and R are the Fourth Therefore, T and P are respectively, the Second and Fourth
and Fifth sentences respectively. sentences.
Therefore, the correct option is SPTQR. By default, the left-out sentence R becomes the Third sentence
Correct sequence: which definitely fits well into the sequence.
Therefore, the correct option is STRPQ.
i. S)The Contractor has provided the Client the requisite Correct sequence:
Bank Guarantee for a period of twelve months.
ii. P) On the expiry of twelve months, the Bank Guarantee is i. S) On opening a new bank account, Ramu got the
returned by the Client as per terms and conditions of the passbook and the debit card.
Contract. ii. T) He also got the PIN for the debit card.
iii. T)However, due to some fresh requirements and suit to iii. R) But the bank did not entitle him with the internet
site conditions, some extra job is to be done. banking facility as he was not at all aware of the internet
iv. Q)For this extra job, the Client has communicated to the domain.
Contractor the requisites and the contractual bindings iv. P) Then his son who accompanied him went to the
associated with the same. Relationship Manager at the branch office with a request
v. R)In reply the Contractor has requested the Client to to look into this matter of internet banking facility.
arrange one meeting to discuss all technical and v. Q) Finally, the Relationship Manager informed that bank
commercial issues regarding this extra job. cannot give internet access of one’s account into
another’s hand and that is why the same could not be
Sol 3. given to Ramu.
Undoubtedly Q is independent of the rest sentences logically
and contextually and so Q is the First sentence in the sequence. Sol 6. The introduction is obviously the first sentence, and then
Out of the rest sentences, T introduces the no of days which the detail has been talked about making sentence C the second
forms the basis of discussion in the other left-out sentences. So T one followed by the sentence continuing the usage of the
is the Second sentence. attention and the detail. And finally, what makes him different
Next the sequence of days discussed reveals that P will be from the rest. So, the correct sequence is ACBD.
followed by R and R by S.
Therefore, P, R and S become the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sol 7. The first line will be sentence C as it is introducing what the
sentences respectively. passage is talking about and that is the Japanese people. Then
Therefore, the correct option is QTPRS. they are being compared to the dealings in business and how
Correct sequence: they are different from the American people. And the difference
is then mentioned where it is said that they reach it through
i. Q)Tomorrow we are going to the Kaziranga National Park effectiveness as it is not a ration. Hence, clearly the correct
and we shall stay in the bungalow inside its premises. sequence is CBDA.
ii. T)This trip is for three days and four nights.
iii. P)In the first day we shall visit the central range of the Sol 8.
park in an exciting elephant safari. The correct answer is option 4-D
iv. R)Next day we shall visit Manas National Park , lying
between Kaziranga and Jalapada, in a jeep safari. The first sentence is B as it introduces Robin Hood and
describes his personality of stealing from the rich and
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giving to the poor. other thieves’ in the passage. Statements ‘D’ and ‘E’ is
The second sentence is D as it categorically refers to a necessary pair because of the cause and effect
Robin Hood with the pronoun ‘him’ and introduces ‘the relationship indicated by the word ‘hence’ in sentence E,
other thieves’ in the passage. Statements ‘D’ and ‘E’ is which is the third sentence The thieves challenged Robin
a necessary pair because of the cause and effect Hood because they were jealous of him.
relationship indicated by the word ‘hence’ in sentence E, C, which is the fourth sentence is a continuation of E
which is the third sentence The thieves challenged Robin since it describes the challenge being executed by Robin
Hood because they were jealous of him. Hood.
C, which is the fourth sentence is a continuation of E The last sentence of the passage is A as it describes how
since it describes the challenge being executed by Robin the other thieves were dumbfounded by Robin Hood’s
Hood. stealing skills and accepted him as their leader. A also
The last sentence of the passage is A as it describes how concludes the passage.
the other thieves were dumbfounded by Robin Hood’s Thus, the correct sequence is BDECA.
stealing skills and accepted him as their leader. A also
concludes the passage. The first sentence is D.
Thus, the correct sequence is BDECA.
Sol 12.
The second sentence is D. The correct answer is option 3-C
Sol 9. The first sentence is B as it introduces Robin Hood and
The correct answer is option 5-E describes his personality of stealing from the rich and
giving to the poor.
The first sentence is B as it introduces Robin Hood and The second sentence is D as it categorically refers to
describes his personality of stealing from the rich and Robin Hood with the pronoun ‘him’ and introduces ‘the
giving to the poor. other thieves’ in the passage. Statements ‘D’ and ‘E’ is
The second sentence is D as it categorically refers to a necessary pair because of the cause and effect
Robin Hood with the pronoun ‘him’ and introduces ‘the relationship indicated by the word ‘hence’ in sentence E,
other thieves’ in the passage. Statements ‘D’ and ‘E’ is which is the third sentence The thieves challenged Robin
a necessary pair because of the cause and effect Hood because they were jealous of him.
relationship indicated by the word ‘hence’ in sentence E, C, which is the fourth sentence is a continuation of E
which is the third sentence The thieves challenged Robin since it describes the challenge being executed by Robin
Hood because they were jealous of him. Hood.
C, which is the fourth sentence is a continuation of E The last sentence of the passage is A as it describes how
since it describes the challenge being executed by Robin the other thieves were dumbfounded by Robin Hood’s
Hood. stealing skills and accepted him as their leader. A also
The last sentence of the passage is A as it describes how concludes the passage.
the other thieves were dumbfounded by Robin Hood’s Thus, the correct sequence is BDECA.
stealing skills and accepted him as their leader. A also
concludes the passage. The fourth sentence is D.
Thus, the correct sequence is BDECA.
Sol 13. The easiest way to find the first sentence of a story is to
The third sentence is D. look for the words 'one' 'once' etc. Generally this is how a story
starts. Here the sentence E is the first sentence. It explains the
Sol 10. entire plot 'a hunter getting ready to go hunting.' The second
The correct answer is option 1-A sentence is B. This introduces us to the only other character in
the story. 'The Baby.' Third sentence is D. Since the hunter went
The first sentence is B as it introduces Robin Hood and near the baby, this sentence gives us an understanding of 'where
describes his personality of stealing from the rich and the baby was, what he was doing etc.' Next sentence is A. This is
the fourth sentence. This is just the next part of the third
giving to the poor.
sentence, in which the hunter was reflecting on something. The
The second sentence is D as it categorically refers to fifth sentence is F. This show just a little interaction that the
Robin Hood with the pronoun ‘him’ and introduces ‘the hunter had with the baby and the story ends with sentence C.
other thieves’ in the passage. Statements ‘D’ and ‘E’ is
a necessary pair because of the cause and effect Sol 14. The easiest way to find the first sentence of a story is to
relationship indicated by the word ‘hence’ in sentence E, look for the words 'one' 'once' etc. Generally this is how a story
which is the third sentence The thieves challenged Robin starts. Here the sentence E is the first sentence. It explains the
Hood because they were jealous of him. entire plot 'a hunter getting ready to go hunting.' The second
C, which is the fourth sentence is a continuation of E sentence is B. This introduces us to the only other character in
since it describes the challenge being executed by Robin the story. 'The Baby.' Third sentence is D. Since the hunter went
Hood. near the baby, this sentence gives us an understanding of 'where
the baby was, what he was doing etc.' Next sentence is A. This is
The last sentence of the passage is A as it describes how
the other thieves were dumbfounded by Robin Hood’s sentence, in which the hunter was reflecting on something. The
stealing skills and accepted him as their leader. A also fifth sentence is F. This show just a little interaction that the
concludes the passage. hunter had with the baby and the story ends with sentence C.
Thus, the correct sequence is BDECA.
Sol 15. The easiest way to find the first sentence of a story is to
The last sentence is D. look for the words 'one' 'once' etc. Generally this is how a story
Sol 11. entire plot 'a hunter getting ready to go hunting.' The second
The correct answer is option 2-B sentence is B. This introduces us to the only other character in
the story. 'The Baby.' Third sentence is D. Since the hunter went
The first sentence is B as it introduces Robin Hood and near the baby, this sentence gives us an understanding of 'where
describes his personality of stealing from the rich and the baby was, what he was doing etc.' Next sentence is A. This is
giving to the poor. the fourth sentence. This is just the next part of the third
The second sentence is D as it categorically refers to sentence, in which the hunter was reflecting on something. The
Robin Hood with the pronoun ‘him’ and introduces ‘the fifth sentence is F. This show just a little interaction that the
hunter had with the baby and the story ends with sentence C.
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Sol 16. The easiest way to find the first sentence of a story is to Thus, it can be inferred that ED is a mandatory

look for the words 'one' 'once' etc. Generally this is how a story pair where D logically follows E.
entire plot 'a hunter getting ready to go hunting.' The second Thus, the sequence of the sentences after rearrangement is,
sentence is B. This introduces us to the only other character in Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in the Lok
the story. 'The Baby.' Third sentence is D. Since the hunter went Sabha on Wednesday that while public interest litigation (PIL) for
near the baby, this sentence gives us an understanding of 'where securing the rights of the poor, the workers and against corrupt
the baby was, what he was doing etc.' Next sentence is A. This is public servants were to be supported, governance through such
the fourth sentence. This is just the next part of the third petitions should not be done. Responding to a query during
sentence, in which the hunter was reflecting on something. The Question Hour on the pendency of cases in various courts of law,
fifth sentence is F. This show just a little interaction that the Mr Prasad was asked by Laxmi Narayan Yadav, BJP MP from
hunter had with the baby and the story ends with sentence C. Sagar, whether an increase in the number of PIL petitions had
contributed to the same. Mr Prasad owned up to filing several
Sol 17. The easiest way to find the first sentence of a story is to such petitions himself in cases challenging corrupt practices of
look for the words 'one' 'once' etc. Generally this is how a story politicians but said ‘with great humility’ that it was not the job of
starts. Here the sentence E is the first sentence. It explains the the courts to govern the country through them.
entire plot 'a hunter getting ready to go hunting.' The second
sentence is B. This introduces us to the only other character in Sol 20.
the story. 'The Baby.' Third sentence is D. Since the hunter went The correct answer choice is option 3, i.e. B.
near the baby, this sentence gives us an understanding of 'where
the baby was, what he was doing etc.' Next sentence is A. This is
sentence, in which the hunter was reflecting on something. The
fifth sentence is F. This show just a little interaction that the DB is a mandatory pair where D captures the reaction of
hunter had with the baby and the story ends with sentence C.     the Minister corresponding to the query and B which is
Sol 18. written in double-quotes, captures the actual response of
The correct answer choice is option 2, i.e. F. the Minister. Moreover, at the end of the sentence in B, ‘he
said’ is also written, which confirms the actual response of
the Minister.
Thus, B is the fourth sentence after rearrangement as it
logically follows the sentences before it in the most
F must logically follow B, i.e. the fourth sentence after appropriate manner.
rearrangement.
F further continues the response of the Minister regarding Thus, the sequence of the sentences after rearrangement is,
the query asked by Laxmi Narayan Yadav, BJP MP from Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in the Lok
Sabha on Wednesday that while public interest litigation (PIL) for
Sagar.
securing the rights of the poor, the workers and against corrupt
Thus, it must be used after B only and as B is the fourth public servants were to be supported, governance through such
sentence after rearrangement, logically F becomes the petitions should not be done. Responding to a query during
fifth sentence after rearrangement. Question Hour on the pendency of cases in various courts of law,
Mr Prasad was asked by Laxmi Narayan Yadav, BJP MP from
Thus, the sequence of the sentences after rearrangement is, Sagar, whether an increase in the number of PIL petitions had
Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in the Lok contributed to the same. Mr Prasad owned up to filing several
Sabha on Wednesday that while public interest litigation (PIL) for such petitions himself in cases challenging corrupt practices of
securing the rights of the poor, the workers and against corrupt politicians but said ‘with great humility’ that it was not the job of
public servants were to be supported, governance through such the courts to govern the country through them. "Only those
petitions should not be done. Responding to a query during voted in by the people and who are accountable to Parliament
Question Hour on the pendency of cases in various courts of law, have the right to govern and frame laws for the country. The
Mr Prasad was asked by Laxmi Narayan Yadav, BJP MP from High Courts and the Supreme Court do not have that right. This
Sagar, whether an increase in the number of PIL petitions had has been clearly stated in our Constitution", he said.
contributed to the same. Mr Prasad owned up to filing several
such petitions himself in cases challenging corrupt practices of Sol 21.
politicians but said ‘with great humility’ that it was not the job of The correct answer choice is option 4, i.e. C.
the courts to govern the country through them. "Only those
voted in by the people and who are accountable to Parliament
have the right to govern and frame laws for the country. The
High Courts and the Supreme Court do not have that right. This
has been clearly stated in our Constitution", he said. Mr Prasad As all the responses by the minister are completed in
said more than 5,000 posts in the lower judiciary were lying statement F, i.e. the fifth sentence after rearrangement
vacant and the Central government was giving emphasis on
thus, we are left with only statement C which is further
filling the posts with fair representation from the SCs, STs, OBCs
and minorities so that they could occupy posts in the higher based on the responses of the minister.
judiciary. It concludes the flow of ideas by stating the fact that
based on the reports the court has decided to assign top
Sol 19. priority to the disposal of cases pending for more than
The correct answer choice is option 1, i.e. D. five years.
It concludes the entire flow of ideas and statement C is
thus, the last sentence in the structure.
Thus, the sequence of the sentences after rearrangement is,
D logically follows E, i.e. the second sentence after Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in the Lok
rearrangement. Sabha on Wednesday that while public interest litigation (PIL) for
It continues the query raised by Laxmi Narayan Yadav, securing the rights of the poor, the workers and against corrupt
BJP MP from Sagar where he asked regarding ‘whether public servants were to be supported, governance through such
an increase in the number of PIL petitions had petitions should not be done. Responding to a query during
contributed to the same’ and Mr Prasad’s action Question Hour on the pendency of cases in various courts of law,
Mr Prasad was asked by Laxmi Narayan Yadav, BJP MP from
corresponding to the query is evident from the sentence
Sagar, whether an increase in the number of PIL petitions had
D, i.e. the third sentence after rearrangement. contributed to the same. Mr Prasad owned up to filing several
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such petitions himself in cases challenging corrupt practices of back in the direction of the U.S.: This statement
politicians but said ‘with great humility’ that it was not the job of not only talks about the 'recent years' but also
the courts to govern the country through them. "Only those starts with 'But', thus indicating a contrasting
voted in by the people and who are accountable to Parliament comparison. Hence, it should be the second
have the right to govern and frame laws for the country. The sentence
High Courts and the Supreme Court do not have that right. This
A. Over the past year, perceptions of relative U.S.
has been clearly stated in our Constitution", he said. Mr Prasad
said more than 5,000 posts in the lower judiciary were lying economic power have declined in many of
vacant and the Central government was giving emphasis on America’s key trading partners and allies: Since
filling the posts with fair representation from the SCs, STs, OBCs this statement talks about the 'past year', we can
and minorities so that they could occupy posts in the higher logically infer that this
judiciary. Based on the reports submitted by the arrears follows statement D following chronological order.
committee of various High Courts, it was resolved that they E. The trend can be seen in several European
would assign top priority to the disposal of cases pending for countries, where views about the economic
more than five years and priority should be given for disposal of balance of power have fluctuated in recent
cases pending in the district courts for more than five years. years: Since this statement talks about
the 'trend' mentioned in statement A and also
Sol 22. The passage is definitely about Iran and USA relationship.
talks about how the perception has 'fluctuated' in
So the first sentence is S.  It introduces us to the subject matter.
European countries, this statement should
Second sentence is T.  This sentence highlights the strains
logically follow
between the moderate and hardline sections of Iran that have
started to show itself due to this situation. The next sentence C. This year, however, the pattern has reversed
is R  which gives us an example how this strain is developing and itself again, and in countries such as Germany, the
it is followed by Q as the fourth sentence. The last sentence United Kingdom and Spain, China is once more
is P.  seen as occupying the top spot: Since this
statement talks about the most recent time
Sol 23. The passage is definitely about Iran and USA relationship. period, that is, 'this year', this should be the
So the first sentence is S.  It introduces us to the subject matter. concluding sentence.
between the moderate and hardline sections of Iran that have  
started to show itself due to this situation. The next sentence Thus the correct order of sentences is: Following the onset of the
is R  which gives us an example how this strain is developing and financial crisis nearly a decade ago, Europeans increasingly
it is followed by Q as the fourth sentence. The last sentence named China, rather than the U.S., as the world’s leading
is P.  economic power. But in recent years, as the American economy
slowly recovered, the pendulum began to swing back in the
Sol 24. The passage is definitely about Iran and USA relationship. direction of the U.S. Over the past year, perceptions of relative
So the first sentence is S.  It introduces us to the subject matter. U.S. economic power have declined in many of America’s key
trading partners and allies. The trend can be seen in several
European countries, where views about the economic balance of
between the moderate and hardline sections of Iran that have power have fluctuated in recent years. This year, however, the
started to show itself due to this situation. The next sentence pattern has reversed itself again, and in countries such as
is R  which gives us an example how this strain is developing and Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain, China is once more
it is followed by Q as the fourth sentence. The last sentence seen as occupying the top spot.
is P. 
Sol 28.
Sol 25. The passage is definitely about Iran and USA relationship. The correct answer is E
So the first sentence is S.  It introduces us to the subject matter.
Second sentence is T.  This sentence highlights the strains
between the moderate and hardline sections of Iran that have  
started to show itself due to this situation. The next sentence is
R  which gives us an example how this strain is developing and it Let's analyse the logical flow of the passage to ascertain
is followed by Q  as the fourth sentence. The last sentence is P.  the correct order of the sentences:
B. Following the onset of the financial crisis nearly
Sol 26. The passage is definitely about Iran and USA relationship. a decade ago, Europeans increasingly named
So the first sentence is S.  It introduces us to the subject matter. China, rather than the U.S., as the world’s leading
Second sentence is T.  This sentence highlights the strains economic power: Since this statement talks about
between the moderate and hardline sections of Iran that have what happened a decade (ten years) ago, it
started to show itself due to this situation. The next sentence
should be the first one 
is R  which gives us an example how this strain is developing and
D. But in recent years, as the American economy
it is followed by Q as the fourth sentence. The last sentence
slowly recovered, the pendulum began to swing
is P. 
back in the direction of the U.S.: This statement
Sol 27. not only talks about the 'recent years' but also
The correct answer is C starts with 'But', thus indicating a contrasting
comparison. Hence, it should be the second
sentence
  A. Over the past year, perceptions of relative U.S.
economic power have declined in many of
Let's analyse the logical flow of the passage to ascertain America’s key trading partners and allies: Since
the correct order of the sentences: this statement talks about the 'past year', we can
B. Following the onset of the financial crisis nearly logically infer that this
a decade ago, Europeans increasingly named follows statement D following chronological order.
China, rather than the U.S., as the world’s leading E. The trend can be seen in several European
economic power: Since this statement talks about countries, where views about the economic
what happened a decade (ten years) ago, it balance of power have fluctuated in recent
should be the first one  years: Since this statement talks about
D. But in recent years, as the American economy the 'trend' mentioned in statement A and also
slowly recovered, the pendulum began to swing talks about how the perception has 'fluctuated' in
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European countries, this statement should trading partners and allies. The trend can be seen in several
logically follow European countries, where views about the economic balance of
C. This year, however, the pattern has reversed power have fluctuated in recent years. This year, however, the
itself again, and in countries such as Germany, the pattern has reversed itself again, and in countries such as
United Kingdom and Spain, China is once more Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain, China is once more
seen as occupying the top spot.
seen as occupying the top spot: Since this

period, that is, 'this year', this should be the Sol 30.
concluding sentence. The correct answer is D
 
Thus the correct order of sentences is: Following the onset of the  
financial crisis nearly a decade ago, Europeans increasingly
named China, rather than the U.S., as the world’s leading Let's analyse the logical flow of the passage to ascertain
economic power. But in recent years, as the American economy the correct order of the sentences:
direction of the U.S. Over the past year, perceptions of relative
U.S. economic power have declined in many of America’s key a decade ago, Europeans increasingly named
trading partners and allies. The trend can be seen in several China, rather than the U.S., as the world’s leading
European countries, where views about the economic balance of economic power: Since this statement talks about
power have fluctuated in recent years. This year, however, the what happened a decade (ten years) ago, it
pattern has reversed itself again, and in countries such as should be the first one 
Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain, China is once more D. But in recent years, as the American economy
seen as occupying the top spot. slowly recovered, the pendulum began to swing
back in the direction of the U.S.: This statement
Sol 29. not only talks about the 'recent years' but also
The correct answer is B starts with 'But', thus indicating a contrasting
comparison. Hence, it should be the second
sentence
A. Over the past year, perceptions of relative U.S.
Let's analyse the logical flow of the passage to ascertain economic power have declined in many of
the correct order of the sentences: America’s key trading partners and allies: Since
B. Following the onset of the financial crisis nearly this statement talks about the 'past year', we can
a decade ago, Europeans increasingly named logically infer that this
China, rather than the U.S., as the world’s leading follows statement D following chronological order.
economic power: Since this statement talks about E. The trend can be seen in several European
what happened a decade (ten years) ago, it countries, where views about the economic
should be the first one  balance of power have fluctuated in recent
D. But in recent years, as the American economy years: Since this statement talks about
slowly recovered, the pendulum began to swing the 'trend' mentioned in statement A and also
back in the direction of the U.S.: This statement talks about how the perception has 'fluctuated' in
not only talks about the 'recent years' but also European countries, this statement should
starts with 'But', thus indicating a contrasting logically follow
comparison. Hence, it should be the second C. This year, however, the pattern has reversed
sentence itself again, and in countries such as Germany, the
A. Over the past year, perceptions of relative U.S. United Kingdom and Spain, China is once more
economic power have declined in many of seen as occupying the top spot: Since this
America’s key trading partners and allies: Since statement talks about the most recent time
this statement talks about the 'past year', we can period, that is, 'this year', this should be the
logically infer that this follows concluding sentence.
statement D following chronological order.
 
E. The trend can be seen in several European Thus the correct order of sentences is: Following the onset of the
countries, where views about the economic financial crisis nearly a decade ago, Europeans increasingly
balance of power have fluctuated in recent named China, rather than the U.S., as the world’s leading
years: Since this statement talks about economic power. But in recent years, as the American economy
the 'trend' mentioned in statement A and also slowly recovered, the pendulum began to swing back in the
talks about how the perception has 'fluctuated' in direction of the U.S. Over the past year, perceptions of relative
European countries, this statement should U.S. economic power have declined in many of America’s key
logically follow trading partners and allies. The trend can be seen in several
C. This year, however, the pattern has reversed European countries, where views about the economic balance of
itself again, and in countries such as Germany, the power have fluctuated in recent years. This year, however, the
United Kingdom and Spain, China is once more pattern has reversed itself again, and in countries such as
Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain, China is once more
seen as occupying the top spot: Since this
seen as occupying the top spot.
period, that is, 'this year', this should be the Sol 31.
concluding sentence. The correct answer is A
 
Thus the correct order of sentences is: Following the onset of the  
financial crisis nearly a decade ago, Europeans increasingly
named China, rather than the U.S., as the world’s leading Let's analyse the logical flow of the passage to ascertain
economic power. But in recent years, as the American economy the correct order of the sentences:
direction of the U.S. Over the past year, perceptions of relative
U.S. economic power have declined in many of America’s key a decade ago, Europeans increasingly named
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China, rather than the U.S., as the world’s leading The correct sequence is: TSRQP
economic power: Since this statement talks about Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
what happened a decade (ten years) ago, it
Sol 34.
should be the first one 
The passage is about the improvement in Delhi's air quality. So
D. But in recent years, as the American economy
sentence Q should be the opening sentence. It is because if there
slowly recovered, the pendulum began to swing was no record of the air quality, we wouldn't be discussing this
back in the direction of the U.S.: This statement matter in the first place. The next sentence is S, as it shows the
not only talks about the 'recent years' but also importance of the matter at hand. This shows that it is only the
starts with 'But', thus indicating a contrasting third time in a year that Delhi's air quality has been found to be
comparison. Hence, it should be the second good. The third sentence is T as it gives us the exact figures
sentence related to air quality. The fourth sentence is P gives us the
A. Over the past year, perceptions of relative U.S. remarks provided by the Union Environment Minister and lastly,
economic power have declined in many of the fifth sentence is R.
America’s key trading partners and allies: Since Thus, the correct chronological order is QSTPR.
this statement talks about the 'past year', we can
Sol 35.
logically infer that this
The passage is about the improvement in Delhi's air quality. So
follows statement D following chronological order. sentence Q should be the opening sentence. It is because if there
E. The trend can be seen in several European was no record of the air quality, we wouldn't be discussing this
countries, where views about the economic matter in the first place. The next sentence is S, as it shows the
balance of power have fluctuated in recent importance of the matter at hand. This shows that it is only the
years: Since this statement talks about third time in a year that Delhi's air quality has been found to be
the 'trend' mentioned in statement A and also good. The third sentence is T as it gives us the exact figures
talks about how the perception has 'fluctuated' in related to air quality. The fourth sentence is P gives us the
European countries, this statement should remarks provided by the Union Environment Minister and lastly,
logically follow the fifth sentence is R.
C. This year, however, the pattern has reversed Thus, the correct chronological order is QSTPR.
itself again, and in countries such as Germany, the Sol 36.
United Kingdom and Spain, China is once more The passage is about the improvement in Delhi's air quality. So
seen as occupying the top spot: Since this sentence Q should be the opening sentence. It is because if there
statement talks about the most recent time was no record of the air quality, we wouldn't be discussing this
period, that is, 'this year', this should be the matter in the first place. The next sentence is S, as it shows the
concluding sentence. importance of the matter at hand. This shows that it is only the
third time in a year that Delhi's air quality has been found to be
  good. The third sentence is T as it gives us the exact figures
Thus the correct order of sentences is: Following the onset of the related to air quality. The fourth sentence is P gives us the
financial crisis nearly a decade ago, Europeans increasingly remarks provided by the Union Environment Minister and lastly,
named China, rather than the U.S., as the world’s leading the fifth sentence is R.
economic power. But in recent years, as the American economy Thus, the correct chronological order is QSTPR.
direction of the U.S. Over the past year, perceptions of relative Sol 37.
U.S. economic power have declined in many of America’s key The passage is about the improvement in Delhi's air quality. So
trading partners and allies. The trend can be seen in several sentence Q should be the opening sentence. It is because if there
European countries, where views about the economic balance of was no record of the air quality, we wouldn't be discussing this
power have fluctuated in recent years. This year, however, the matter in the first place. The next sentence is S, as it shows the
pattern has reversed itself again, and in countries such as importance of the matter at hand. This shows that it is only the
Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain, China is once more third time in a year that Delhi's air quality has been found to be
seen as occupying the top spot. good. The third sentence is T as it gives us the exact figures
related to air quality. The fourth sentence is P gives us the
Sol 32. remarks provided by the Union Environment Minister and lastly,
The first sentence in a passage usually introduces a topic. Here, the fifth sentence is R.
sentence T introduces the galaxy 'Milky way'. So, T must be the Thus, the correct chronological order is QSTPR.
first sentence.
The second sentence provides more information about the first Sol 38.
sentence. Here, sentence S talks about its impact on The passage is about the improvement in Delhi's air quality. So
astronomers. So, S must be the second sentence. sentence Q should be the opening sentence. It is because if there
The sentences P and Q show connection, as both talk about the was no record of the air quality, we wouldn't be discussing this
'little companion'. But, R introduces this visual description; so it matter in the first place. The next sentence is S, as it shows the
must come before them. So, R must be the third sentence. importance of the matter at hand. This shows that it is only the
Out of P and Q, Q talks about the 'little companion', while P uses third time in a year that Delhi's air quality has been found to be
the word 'as well'. This shows that Q must come before P. good. The third sentence is T as it gives us the exact figures
So, Q must be the fourth sentence and P is the fifth sentence. related to air quality. The fourth sentence is P gives us the
The correct sequence is: TSRQP remarks provided by the Union Environment Minister and lastly,
Therefore, the correct answer is option 5. the fifth sentence is R.
Thus, the correct chronological order is QSTPR.
Sol 33.
The first sentence in a passage usually introduces a topic. Here, Sol 39.
sentence T introduces the galaxy 'Milky way'. So, T must be the The correct option is option 5 i.e. R
first sentence.
The second sentence provides more information about the first
sentence. Here, sentence S talks about its impact on
astronomers. So, S must be the second sentence.
The sentences P and Q show connection, as both talk about the The paragraph is on the topic forewarning, i.e. prior 
'little companion'. But, R introduces this visual description; so it knowledge of persuasive intent. 
must come before them. So, R must be the third sentence.
Out of P and Q, Q talks about the 'little companion', while P uses Sentence Q comes first since it acts as the opening line and 
the word 'as well'. This shows that Q must come before P.
introduces the topic.
So, Q must be the fourth sentence and P is the fifth sentence.
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Sentence S comes second as it starts with 'similarly’, which  Sentence Q comes first since it acts as the opening line 
means it is further supporting the point in Q. and introduces the topic.
Sentence T is third since 'these messages’ refer to the ads  Sentence S comes second as it starts with 'similarly’, which 
and speeches mentioned in the above sentences.  means it is further supporting the point in Q.
Sentence 4 is given.  Sentence T is third since 'these messages’ refer to the ads 
Sentence P is fifth since it further explains what forewarning  and speeches mentioned in the above sentences. 
is. Sentence 4 is given. 
Sentence R is sixth as it gives the reason why  Sentence P is fifth since it further explains what   is.
forewarning works.  Sentence R is sixth as it gives the reason why forewarning 
Sentence U is seventh since 'it’ mentioned here refers to  works. 
'forewarning’ mentioned in R. Sentence U is seventh since 'it’ mentioned here refers to 
Hence the correct answer is option 5. 'forewarning’ mentioned in R.
Hence the correct answer is option 1.
Sol 40.
The correct option is option 4 i.e. S Sol 43.
The correct option is option 1 i.e. P

The paragraph is on the topic forewarning, i.e. prior 
knowledge of persuasive intent.  The paragraph is on the topic forewarning, i.e. prior 
knowledge of persuasive intent. 
Sentence Q comes first since it acts as the opening line and 
introduces the topic. Sentence Q comes first since it acts as the opening line and 
Sentence S comes second as it starts with 'similarly’,  introduces the topic.
which means it is further supporting the point in Q. Sentence S comes second as it starts with 'similarly’, which 
Sentence T is third since 'these messages’ refer to the ads  means it is further supporting the point in Q.
and speeches mentioned in the above sentences.  Sentence T is third since 'these messages’ refer to the ads 
Sentence 4 is given.  and speeches mentioned in the above sentences. 
Sentence P is fifth since it further explains what forewarning  Sentence 4 is given. 
is. Sentence P is fifth since it further explains what 
Sentence R is sixth as it gives the reason why forewarning  forewarning is.
works.  Sentence R is sixth as it gives the reason why forewarning 
Sentence U is seventh since 'it’ mentioned here refers to  works. 
'forewarning’ mentioned in R. Sentence U is seventh since 'it’ mentioned here refers to 
Hence the correct answer is option 4. 'forewarning’ mentioned in R.
Sol 41.
The correct option is option 3 i.e. T

Sol 44.
The paragraph is on the topic forewarning, i.e. prior  Logically none of the sentences P, S, R or T can be the First
knowledge of persuasive intent.  sentence. Q appears to be independent of all other sentences
Sentence Q comes first since it acts as the opening line and  and so Q fits well in the sequence as the First sentence.
introduces the topic. It is clear that T immediately follows Q. So T is definitely the
second sentence which is similarly followed by S. Therefore, S
Sentence S comes second as it starts with 'similarly’, which  becomes the Third sentence in the sequence.
means it is further supporting the point in Q. Out of the rest two sentences, clearly, P and R are the Fourth and
Sentence T is third since 'these messages’ refer to the  Fifth sentences respectively.
ads and speeches mentioned in the above sentences.  Therefore, the correct option is QTSPR.
Sentence 4 is given.  Correct sequence:
Sentence P is fifth since it further explains what forewarning 
i. Q) The children were playing in the playground within the
is.
school premises during the recess period.
Sentence R is sixth as it gives the reason why forewarning  ii. T) There the physical education teacher noticed that one
works.  student was playing very skillfully at the table tennis
Sentence U is seventh since 'it’ mentioned here refers to  board.
'forewarning’ mentioned in R. iii. S) So out of curiosity the teacher went near the student
Hence the correct answer is option 3. and asked whether she is learning table tennis at any
academy.
Sol 42. iv. P) The student replied that because of poor financial
The correct option is option 1 i.e. Q condition her family could not afford the same.
v. R) Listening to this reply, the teacher immediately took
the matter into the attention of the headmaster and
personally contacted several NGOs and Sport academies.
The paragraph is on the topic forewarning, i.e. prior  Sol 45.
In the given sequence, there is discussion regarding completion
knowledge of persuasive intent.  of some assignment. If we read very carefully, we can see that on
reversing the given sequence we get meaningful order of
sentences.
Therefore, the correct option is TSRQP.
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Correct sequence: in the sequence. D talks about Rajasthan being a place of tourist
attraction as it has some spellbinding offerings. The spellbinding
i. T) Throughout the day Shivani tried but could not offerings are stated in sentence A. 
complete her assignment of content writing.  
ii. S) So she contacted her senior and requested her for an E follows A as it mentioned about the princely palaces that one
extension of a day. can see if one visits the offerings mentioned in statement A.
iii. R) Keeping her track record in mind, her senior agreed Therefore E is the fourth sentence. B is the concluding statement,
as it concludes by saying that due to all of these factors an
and gave her the sought extension.
intense flow of domestic and international visitors come to the
iv. Q) In spite of the extension, she could not complete her place. Thus E is the last sentence and the correct order is CDAEB 
assignment as uploading of her assigned work was also a  
part of the assignment in which she failed. The last sentence after rearrangement is B.
v. P) Shivani showed her senior that she had completed her
work but because of the sudden blackout of internet Sol 50. The passage talks about Rajasthan as a place of tourist
facility she could not upload the same attraction. The state of Rajasthan per say has been introduced in
sentence C, so it becomes the first sentence. Now the pronoun ‘it’
Sol 46. in sentence D refers to ‘Rajasthan’, so logically D must follow next
The correct answer is option 2- RPTQS in the sequence. D talks about Rajasthan being a place of tourist
offerings are stated in sentence A. 
 
Explanation: E follows A as it mentioned about the princely palaces that one
Note that only R contains the proper noun Ravi and, therefore R can see if one visits the offerings mentioned in statement A.
is the First sentence in the sequence as it introduces Ravi. Therefore E is the fourth sentence. B is the concluding statement,
On reading the rest sentences it is clear that S is definitely the as it concludes by saying that due to all of these factors an
Fifth sentence in the sequence. intense flow of domestic and international visitors come to the
Logically the rest sentences P, T and Q become the Second, place. Thus E is the last sentence and the correct order is CDAEB 
Third and Fourth sentences in the sequence respectively.  
Therefore, the correct option is RPTQS. The third sentence after rearrangement is A.
Correct sequence:
Sol 51.
i. R) Everyday morning Ravi gets up early from the bed and The passage talks about Rajasthan as a place of tourist
goes out for morning walk. attraction. The state of Rajasthan per say has been introduced in
ii. P) On returning home, he takes rest and thereafter, sentence C, so it becomes the first sentence. Now the pronoun ‘it’
practices pranayama and yoga for an hour, before in sentence D refers to ‘Rajasthan’, so logically D must follow next
breakfast. in the sequence. D talks about Rajasthan being a place of tourist
iii. T) By 9 a.m on every working day, he gets ready for the attraction as it has some spellbinding offerings. The spellbinding
offerings are stated in sentence A. 
office completing breakfast and all.
 
iv. Q)On his way to the office in his personal car drove by his E follows A as it mentioned about the princely palaces that one
personal driver, he reads newspaper and magazines. can see if one visits the offerings mentioned in statement A.
v. S) By 10 a.m. he reaches office and starts his work, Therefore E is the fourth sentence. B is the concluding statement,
including checking emails and all. as it concludes by saying that due to all of these factors an
Sol 47. place. Thus E is the last sentence and the correct order is CDAEB 
If we look at the given sequence we see that all the sentences  
are in sequence except Q and R. The fourth sentence after rearrangement is E.
The fact is that we recognize someone or something, we have to
look at and also darkness will prevail after power is being off. Sol 52. The passage talks about Rajasthan as a place of tourist
So logically R must come before Q to make the sequence correct attraction. The state of Rajasthan per say has been introduced in
and perfect sentence C, so it becomes the first sentence. Now the pronoun ‘it’
Therefore, the correct option is PRQST. in sentence D refers to ‘Rajasthan’, so logically D must follow next
Correct sequence: in the sequence. D talks about Rajasthan being a place of tourist
i. P) Suddenly the door opened by a gust of wind and a offerings are stated in sentence A. 
woman in white sari entered the room.  
ii. R) We all looked at her and she silently came near our E follows A as it mentioned about the princely palaces that one
table as the power went off. can see if one visits the offerings mentioned in statement A.
iii. Q) In the darkness we could not recognize her nor could Therefore E is the fourth sentence. B is the concluding statement,
as it concludes by saying that due to all of these factors an
see her face.
iv. S) Without uttering any word, she put down one envelope place. Thus E is the last sentence and the correct order is CDAEB 
on the table; then she turned back and went away.  
v. T) Later on we found that the envelope contained the The second sentence after rearrangement is D.
receipt of house rent for the month of June 2019.
Sol 53.
Sol 48. The passage talks about Rajasthan as a place of tourist
The first sentence in a paragraph always introduces a new topic attraction. The state of Rajasthan per say has been introduced in
and must be a sentence with independent meaning. sentence C, so it becomes the first sentence. Now the pronoun ‘it’
Here, both S and T introduce the artist; but S introduces the artist in sentence D refers to ‘Rajasthan’, so logically D must follow next
while T also gives more information; so, S must be the first, which in the sequence. D talks about Rajasthan being a place of tourist
is followed by T, the second sentence. attraction as it has some spellbinding offerings. The spellbinding
So, ST is the correct order. offerings are stated in sentence A. 
Out of the given options, only option 3 reflects this order.  
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. E follows A as it mentioned about the princely palaces that one
can see if one visits the offerings mentioned in statement A.
Sol 49. The passage talks about Rajasthan as a place of tourist Therefore E is the fourth sentence. B is the concluding statement,
attraction. The state of Rajasthan per say has been introduced in as it concludes by saying that due to all of these factors an
sentence C, so it becomes the first sentence. Now the pronoun ‘it’ intense flow of domestic and international visitors come to the
in sentence D refers to ‘Rajasthan’, so logically D must follow next place. Thus E is the last sentence and the correct order is CDAEB 
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  The correct sequence is ADBEC.
The first sentence after rearrangement is C.
Sol 57.
Sol 54.
Explanation:
Explanation: The first sentence is A.
The fourth sentence is E.
The passage gives us a glimpse of 'Abul Kalam Azad's
The passage gives us a glimpse of 'Abul Kalam Azad's life' so the first sentence is obviously the one beginning
life' so the first sentence is obviously the one beginning with his real name. Sentence A is the first sentence after
with his real name. Sentence A is the first sentence after rearrangement. Sentence A also tells us about his
rearrangement. Sentence A also tells us about his parents.
parents. The second sentence gives us the varied details of his life
The second sentence gives us the varied details of his life and his role in forging Hindu-Muslim unity in the freedom
and his role in forging Hindu-Muslim unity in the freedom movement of India. The second sentence is sentence D.
movement of India. The second sentence is sentence D. The third sentence ‘B’ details his first political position
The third sentence ‘B’ details his first political that is of the ‘first Education Minister’ of independent
position that is of the ‘first Education Minister’ of India.
independent India. The next sentence E informs us about his death and the
The next sentence E informs us about his death and the Bharat Ratna honour that he received.
Bharat Ratna honour that he received. The last sentence- C is an appropriate conclusion to his
The last sentence- C is an appropriate conclusion to his life story as it informs us about the day named after him
life story as it informs us about the day named after him by the Government of India.
by the Government of India. The correct sequence is ADBEC.
The correct sequence is ADBEC.
Sol 58.
Sol 55.
Explanation:
Explanation: The fifth sentence is C.
The second sentence is D.
The passage gives us a glimpse of 'Abul Kalam Azad's life' so the first sentence is obviously the one beginning
life' so the first sentence is obviously the one beginning with his real name. Sentence A is the first sentence after
with his real name. Sentence A is the first sentence after rearrangement. Sentence A also tells us about his
rearrangement. Sentence A also tells us about his parents.
parents. The second sentence gives us the varied details of his life
The second sentence gives us the varied details of his life and his role in forging Hindu-Muslim unity in the freedom
and his role in forging Hindu-Muslim unity in the freedom movement of India. The second sentence is sentence D.
movement of India. The second sentence is sentence D. The third sentence ‘B’ details his first political
The third sentence ‘B’ details his first political position that is of the ‘first Education Minister’ of
position that is of the ‘first Education Minister’ of independent India.
independent India. The next sentence E informs us about his death and the
The next sentence E informs us about his death and the Bharat Ratna honour that he received.
Bharat Ratna honour that he received. The last sentence- C is an appropriate conclusion to his
The last sentence- C is an appropriate conclusion to his life story as it informs us about the day named after him
life story as it informs us about the day named after him by the Government of India.
by the Government of India. The correct sequence is ADBEC.
The correct sequence is ADBEC.
Sol 59.
Sol 56. This paragraph is about maintaining proper corporate decorum
in today’s world, and the reason for it, in ‘A’ we are told the
reason for it. Also, it introduces the term ‘corporate decorum’ for
Explanation: the first time and so is the first sentence.
The third sentence is B . ‘B’ gives the ‘first’ pointer about reaching on time for all the
meetings as it positively reflects on our sincerity and responsible
character.
Elaborating more about it in ‘E’ about appearance, where it tells
life' so the first sentence is obviously the one beginning us that it is the neat and tidy look rather than the designer price
with his real name. Sentence A is the first sentence after that is of utmost importance.
rearrangement. Sentence A also tells us about his This when combined with a firm handshake as shown in ‘D’ and
parents. the usage of please and thank you, shows that you are polite
The second sentence gives us the varied details of his life and your opinions, ideas, and arguments are then, taken more
and his role in forging Hindu-Muslim unity in the freedom seriously.
movement of India. The second sentence is sentence D. ‘C’ finishes by saying ‘lastly’, and advises us to remember the
The third sentence ‘B’ details his first political names of our colleagues, also the trick to do this is by using their
position that is of the ‘first Education Minister’ of names in the conversation.
independent India. ‘F’ sums up the whole paragraph saying how a conducive
The next sentence E informs us about his death and the environment leads to an increase in overall productivity and is a
desired place of work for all.
Bharat Ratna honour that he received.
The correct order is ABEDCF.
The last sentence- C is an appropriate conclusion to his The second sentence is B.
life story as it informs us about the day named after him
by the Government of India.  
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Sol 60. Elaborating more about it in ‘E’ about appearance, where it tells
This paragraph is about maintaining proper corporate decorum us that it is the neat and tidy look rather than the designer price
in today’s world, and the reason for it, in ‘A’ we are told the that is of utmost importance.
reason for it. Also, it introduces the term ‘corporate decorum’ for This when combined with a firm handshake as shown in ‘D’ and
the first time and so is the first sentence. the usage of please and thank you, shows that you are polite
‘B’ gives the ‘first’ pointer about reaching on time for all the and your opinions, ideas, and arguments are then, taken more
meetings as it positively reflects on our sincerity and responsible seriously.
character. ‘C’ finishes by saying ‘lastly’, and advises us to remember the
Elaborating more about it in ‘E’ about appearance, where it tells names of our colleagues, also the trick to do this is by using their
us that it is the neat and tidy look rather than the designer price names in the conversation.
that is of utmost importance. ‘F’ sums up the whole paragraph saying how a conducive
This when combined with a firm handshake as shown in ‘D’ and environment leads to an increase in overall productivity and is a
the usage of please and thank you, shows that you are polite desired place of work for all.
and your opinions, ideas, and arguments are then, taken more The correct order is ABEDCF.
seriously. The fourth sentence is D.
‘C’ finishes by saying ‘lastly’, and advises us to remember the
names of our colleagues, also the trick to do this is by using their Sol 64.
names in the conversation. In order to answer this question, we must first try to rearrange
‘F’ sums up the whole paragraph saying how a conducive the sentences meaningfully.
environment leads to an increase in overall productivity and is a The first sentence in a passage often introduces the main subject
desired place of work for all. or protagonist. Sentence (D) introduces us to an old man who
The correct order is ABEDCF. seems to be the protagonist of the story. Therefore, sentence (D)
The second sentence is C. must be the first in the sequence.
Our claim is confirmed by the fact that the sentence starts with
Sol 61. the word ‘once’ which is here used to the same effect as the
This paragraph is about maintaining proper corporate decorum phrase ‘once upon a time’. Such phrases always occur in the very
in today’s world, and the reason for it, in ‘A’ we are told the first line. The first sentence gives us information about two
reason for it. Also, it introduces the term ‘corporate decorum’ for things. First, that the protagonist is an old man and second, that
the first time and so is the first sentence. his economic condition is deplorable.
‘B’ gives the ‘first’ pointer about reaching on time for all the Sentence (F) continues along the same lines. It tells us the old
meetings as it positively reflects on our sincerity and responsible man’s exact age and talks about his decision to change things.
character. This change is definitely a change in economic status. Therefore,
Elaborating more about it in ‘E’ about appearance, where it tells sentence (F) logically follows sentence (D).
us that it is the neat and tidy look rather than the designer price The rest of the passage seems to talk about a recipe. A sentence
that is of utmost importance. that introduces the recipe must be antecedent to all the rest.
This when combined with a firm handshake as shown in ‘D’ and Sentence (H) introduces the recipe, therefore,  it must be third in
the usage of please and thank you, shows that you are polite sequence. The sequence so far is DFH.
and your opinions, ideas, and arguments are then, taken more
seriously. Sol 65.
‘C’ finishes by saying ‘lastly’, and advises us to remember the The first sentence in a passage often introduces the main subject
names of our colleagues, also the trick to do this is by using their or protagonist. Sentence (D) introduces us to an old man who
names in the conversation. seems to be the protagonist of the story. Therefore, sentence (D)
‘F’ sums up the whole paragraph saying how a conducive must be the first in the sequence. Our claim is confirmed by the
environment leads to an increase in overall productivity and is a fact that the sentence starts with the word ‘once’ which is here
desired place of work for all. used to the same effect as the phrase ‘once upon a time’. Such
The correct order is ABEDCF. phrases always occur in the very first line.
The third sentence is E. The first sentence gives us information about two things. First,
that the protagonist is an old man and second, that his
Sol 62. economic condition is deplorable. Sentence (F) continues along
This paragraph is about maintaining proper corporate decorum the same lines. It tells us the old man’s exact age and talks about
in today’s world, and the reason for it, in ‘A’ we are told the his decision to change things. This change is definitely a change
reason for it. Also, it introduces the term ‘corporate decorum’ for in economic status. Therefore, sentence (F) logically follows
the first time and so is the first sentence. sentence (D).
‘B’ gives the ‘first’ pointer about reaching on time for all the The rest of the passage seems to talk about a recipe. A sentence
meetings as it positively reflects on our sincerity and responsible that introduces the recipe must be antecedent to all the rest.
character. Sentence (H) introduces the recipe, therefore, it must be third in
Elaborating more about it in ‘E’ about appearance, where it tells sequence. Sentence (H) mentions that the much-loved chicken
us that it is the neat and tidy look rather than the designer price recipe is the only thing the old man is good at.
that is of utmost importance. Sentence (G) says ‘this was his best shot at making a change’.
This when combined with a firm handshake as shown in ‘D’ and The ‘this’ must be a reference to the chicken recipe. Therefore,
the usage of please and thank you, shows that you are polite sentence (G) follows sentence (H). Now that we know the old man
and your opinions, ideas, and arguments are then, taken more wishes to use this recipe to help his economic condition, we must
seriously. look for a sentence that tells us exactly how he does the
‘C’ finishes by saying ‘lastly’, and advises us to remember the aforementioned. Sentence (B) tells us this, so, it is the fifth
names of our colleagues, also the trick to do this is by using their sentence. We are told about how the old man plans to capitalise
names in the conversation. the recipe.
‘F’ sums up the whole paragraph saying how a conducive
environment leads to an increase in overall productivity and is a Sol 66. The first sentence in a passage often introduces the main
desired place of work for all. subject or protagonist. Sentence (D) introduces us to an old man
The correct order is ABEDCF. who seems to be the protagonist of the story. Therefore,
The last sentence is F. sentence (D) must be the first in the sequence . Our claim is
confirmed by the fact that the sentence starts with the word
Sol 63. ‘once’ which is here used to the same effect as the phrase ‘once
This paragraph is about maintaining proper corporate decorum upon a time’. Such phrases always occur in the very first line.
in today’s world, and the reason for it, in ‘A’ we are told the
reason for it. Also, it introduces the term ‘corporate decorum’ for Sol 67.
the first time and so is the first sentence. The first sentence in a passage often introduces the main subject
‘B’ gives the ‘first’ pointer about reaching on time for all the or protagonist. Sentence (D) introduces us to an old man who
meetings as it positively reflects on our sincerity and responsible seems to be the protagonist of the story. Therefore, sentence (D)
character. must be the first in the sequence. Our claim is confirmed by the
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fact that the sentence starts with the word ‘once’ which is here Sol 71.
used to the same effect as the phrase ‘once upon a time’. Such The first sentence of the arrangement will be the option F as it
phrases always occur in the very first line. introduces us to the fact that Gandhi was being sent to South
The first sentence gives us information about two things. First, Africa after returning to India.
that the protagonist is an old man and second, that his The second sentence of the arrangement will be the option D as
economic condition is deplorable. Sentence (F) continues along further talks about what Gandhi felt after being in South Africa,
the same lines. It tells us the old man’s exact age and talks about i.e., he was struck by the level of racial discrimination and injustice
his decision to change things. This change is definitely a change often experienced by Indians.
in economic status. Therefore, sentence (F) logically follows The third sentence of the arrangement will be the option B as it
sentence (D). talks about how his experience in South Africa led to the
The rest of the passage seems to talk about a recipe. A sentence emergence of 'Satyagraha'.
that introduces the recipe must be antecedent to all the rest. The fourth sentence will then be the option A because it points
Sentence (H) introduces the recipe, therefore, it must be third in that he was imprisoned for short periods as a consequence of the
sequence. Sentence (H) mentions that the much-loved chicken protests, that was being talked about in the previous sentence.
recipe is the only thing the old man is good at. Sentence (G) says
‘this was his best shot at making a change’. The ‘this’ must be a Sol 72.
reference to the chicken recipe. Therefore, sentence (G) follows The first sentence of the arrangement will be the option F as it
sentence (H). introduces us to the fact that Gandhi was being sent to South
Now that we know the old man wishes to use this recipe to help Africa after returning to India.
his economic condition, we must look for a sentence that tells us The second sentence of the arrangement will be the option D as
exactly how he does the aforementioned. Sentence (B) tells us further talks about what Gandhi felt after being in South Africa,
this. We are told about how the old man plans to capitalise the i.e., he was struck by the level of racial discrimination and injustice
recipe. (E) Logically follows (B) since after knowing the offer we often experienced by Indians.
are told about how it was rejected many times.
Sol 73.
Sol 68. The first sentence of the arrangement will be the option F as it
The first sentence in a passage often introduces the main subject introduces us to the fact that Gandhi was being sent to South
or  protagonist.  Sentence  (D)  introduces  us  to  an  old  man  who Africa after returning to India.
seems to be the protagonist of the story. Therefore, sentence (D) The second sentence of the arrangement will be the option D as
must be the first in the sequence. Our claim is confirmed by the further talks about what Gandhi felt after being in South Africa,
fact  that  the  sentence  starts  with  the  word  ‘once’  which  is  here i.e., he was struck by the level of racial discrimination and injustice
used  to  the  same  effect  as  the  phrase  ‘once  upon  a  time’.  Such often experienced by Indians.
phrases always occur in the very first line. The third sentence of the arrangement will be the option B as it
The  first  sentence  gives  us  information  about  two  things.  First, talks about how his experience in South Africa led to the
that  the  protagonist  is  an  old  man  and  second,  that  his emergence of 'Satyagraha'.
economic  condition  is  deplorable.  Sentence  (F)  continues  along The fourth sentence will then be the option A because it points
the same lines. It tells us the old man’s exact age and talks about that he was imprisoned for short periods as a consequence of the
his decision to change things. This change is definitely a change protests, that was being talked about in the previous sentence.
in  economic  status.  Therefore,  sentence  (F)  logically  follows The fifth sentence in the arrangement will be the option C as it
sentence  (D).  The  rest  of  the  passage  seems  to  talk  about  a says that he was decorated by the British for his efforts, that have
recipe.  A  sentence  that  introduces  the  recipe  must  be been highlighted in the preceding sentences too.
antecedent  to  all  the  rest.  Sentence  (H)  introduces  the  recipe, The last sentence in the arrangement will hence be the option
therefore, it must be third in sequence. E as it is the only one left and it also gives the information that after
Sentence (H) mentions that the much-loved chicken recipe is the spending 21 years in South Africa, Gandhi returned to India in
only thing the old man is good at. Sentence (G) says ‘this was his 1915.
best shot at making a change’. The ‘this’ must be a reference to
the  chicken  recipe.  Therefore,  sentence  (G)  follows  sentence  (H). Sol 74.
Now that we know the old man wishes to use this recipe to help The first statement introduces us to the character or the topic
his economic condition, we must look for a sentence that tells us which is sentence B. The name 'Mehmood' mentioned in B makes
exactly  how  he  does  the  aforementioned.  Sentence  (B)  tells  us it the first statement. E follows B as the sentence has 'but'
this. We are told about how the old man plans to capitalise the mentioned and it talks about his old age while B talks about his
recipe. young age. A follows E as it talks about the current situation of
(E) Logically follows (B) since after knowing the offer we are told his old age.C follows A as it talks about the other son.A mentions
about  how  it  was  rejected  many  times.  The  sentence  ends  by about one son so C must follow it.F follows C as it talks about the
telling  us  about  one  success  and  sentence  (C)  starts  by children who had grown up now. It is followed by D which states
mentioning  the  same  success.  This  must  be  the  next  line.  The more about these children for whom the man used to make kites.
only sentence left is (A) and therefore it is the last sentence in the A confusion might arise that D can be used after C but it is not
sequence. Our  claim  is  confirmed  by  the  fact  that  sentence  (A) apt here as the sentence is more related to the children who
contains the culmination point of the success story of KFC. used to take kites from him. The word 'memories' makes it
connected to F.
Sol 69. Thus the correct order is BEACFD.
To find the third sentence of the arrangement, we need to find The FIRST statement is B.  
the first two sentences.
The first sentence of the arrangement will be the option F as it Sol 75.
introduces us to the fact that Gandhi was being sent to South The first statement introduces us to the character or the topic
Africa after returning to India. which is sentence B. The name 'Mehmood' mentioned in B makes
The second sentence of the arrangement will be the option D as it the first statement. E follows B as the sentence has 'but'
further talks about what Gandhi felt after being in South Africa, mentioned and it talks about his old age while B talks about his
i.e., he was struck by the level of racial discrimination and injustice young age. A follows E as it talks about the current situation of
often experienced by Indians. his old age.C follows A as it talks about the other son.A mentions
The third sentence of the arrangement will be the option B as it about one son so C must follow it. F follows C as it talks about
talks about how his experience in South Africa led to the the children who had grown up now. It is followed by D which
emergence of 'Satyagraha'.  states more about these children for whom the man used to
make kites. A confusion might arise that D can be used after C
Sol 70. The first sentence  of the arrangement will be the option but it is not apt here as the sentence is more related to the
F  as it introduces us to the fact that Gandhi was being sent to children who used to take kites from him. The word 'memories'
South Africa after returning to India. makes it connected to F.
Thus the correct order is BEACFD.
  The SIXTH statement is D.   
 
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Sol 76. the current scenario, contrasting it with the past. D is fourth in
The first statement introduces us to the character or the topic order as it tells us more about how the bean, which was
which is sentence B. The name 'Mehmood' mentioned in B makes mentioned in A, causes the disease. C concludes with the need
it the first statement. E follows B as the sentence has 'but' for elimination of encephalitis.
mentioned and it talks about his old age while B talks about his The correct sequence is EBADC.
young age. A follows E as it talks about the current situation of The second sentence is B.
his old age.C follows A as it talks about the other son. A
mentions about one son so C must follow it. F follows C as it talks Sol 82.
about the children who had grown up now. It is followed by D E introduces the topic of Encephalitis through a reference to an
which states more about these children for whom the man used article in a Science journal. B is the second in order as it
to make kites. A confusion might arise that D can be used after C elaborates on the history of the disease and tells us what has
but it is not apt here as the sentence is more related to the been happening over the recent years. A follows as it presents
children who used to take kites from him. The word 'memories' the current scenario, contrasting it with the past. D is fourth in
makes it connected to F. order as it tells us more about how the bean, which was
Thus the correct order is BEACFD. mentioned in A, causes the disease. C concludes with the need
The FIFTH statement is F.    for elimination of encephalitis.
The correct sequence is EBADC.
Sol 77. The fourth sentence is D.
The first statement introduces us to the character or the topic
which is sentence B. The name 'Mehmood' mentioned in B makes Sol 83.
it the first statement. E follows B as the sentence has 'but' E introduces the topic of Encephalitis through a reference to an
mentioned and it talks about his old age while B talks about his article in a Science journal. B is the second in order as it
young age. A follows E as it talks about the current situation of elaborates on the history of the disease and tells us what has
his old age. C follows A as it talks about the other son.A been happening over the recent years. A follows as it presents
mentions about one son so C must follow it.F follows C as it talks the current scenario, contrasting it with the past. D is fourth in
about the children who had grown up now. It is followed by D order as it tells us more about how the bean, which was
which states more about these children for whom the man used mentioned in A, causes the disease. C concludes with the need
to make kites. A confusion might arise that D can be used after C for elimination of encephalitis.
but it is not apt here as the sentence is more related to the The correct sequence is EBADC.
children who used to take kites from him. The word 'memories' The last sentence is C.
makes it connected to F.
Thus the correct order is BEACFD. Sol 84.
The THIRD statement is A.    The first sentence in a paragraph must always introduce a new
topic. So, it should be an independent sentence. Out of the given
Sol 78. sentences, only A is independent in meaning, and it introduces
The first statement introduces us to the character or the topic the topic of sunscreens. So, A must be the first sentence.
which is sentence B. The name 'Mehmood' mentioned in B makes The second sentence gives more information about the first. The
it the first statement. E follows B as the sentence has 'but' first sentence talks about 'UV' rays; while sentence C talks about
mentioned and it talks about his old age while B talks about his UVA and UVB rays. So, C must be the second sentence.
young age. A follows E as it talks about the current situation of Out of the remaining sentences, E and B must be joint sentences,
his old age.C follows A as it talks about the other son.A mentions as E ends with a punctuation mark and B begins with 'which', a
about one son so C must follow it.F follows C as it talks about the conjunction. This means E and B are the third and fourth
children who had grown up now. It is followed by D which states sentences respectively.
more about these children for whom the man used to make kites. In sentences D and F, D talks about 'safety records' and F talks
A confusion might arise that D can be used after C but it is not about 'risk'. F also uses the words 'all of this', indicating the
apt here as the sentence is more related to the children who reasons/ sentences given above. So, logically, D must be the fifth
used to take kites from him. The word 'memories' makes it sentence and F must be the last sentence, concluding the
connected to F. paragraph.
Thus the correct order is BEACFD. So, the correct sequence becomes: ACEBDF.
The SECOND statement is E.    Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.
Sol 79. Sol 85.
E introduces the topic of Encephalitis through a reference to an The first sentence in a paragraph must always introduce a new
article in a Science journal. B is the second in order as it topic. So, it should be an independent sentence. Out of the given
elaborates on the history of the disease and tells us what has sentences, only A is independent in meaning, and it introduces
been happening over the recent years. A follows as it presents the topic of sunscreens. So, A must be the first sentence.
the current scenario, contrasting it with the past. D is fourth in The second sentence gives more information about the first. The
order as it tells us more about how the bean, which was first sentence talks about 'UV' rays; while sentence C talks about
mentioned in A, causes the disease. C concludes with the need UVA and UVB rays. So, C must be the second sentence.
for elimination of encephalitis. Out of the remaining sentences, E and B must be joint sentences,
The correct sequence is EBADC. as E ends with a punctuation mark and B begins with 'which', a
The first sentence is E. conjunction. This means E and B are the third and fourth
sentences respectively.
Sol 80. In sentences D and F, D talks about 'safety records' and F talks
E introduces the topic of Encephalitis through a reference to an about 'risk'. F also uses the words 'all of this', indicating the
article in a Science journal. B is the second in order as it reasons/ sentences given above. So, logically, D must be the fifth
elaborates on the history of the disease and tells us what has sentence and F must be the last sentence, concluding the
been happening over the recent years. A follows as it presents paragraph.
the current scenario, contrasting it with the past. D is fourth in So, the correct sequence becomes: ACEBDF.
order as it tells us more about how the bean, which was Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
mentioned in A, causes the disease. C concludes with the need
for elimination of encephalitis. Sol 86.
The correct sequence is EBADC. The first sentence in a paragraph must always introduce a new
The third sentence is A. topic. So, it should be an independent sentence. Out of the given
sentences, only A is independent in meaning, and it introduces
Sol 81. the topic of sunscreens. So, A must be the first sentence.
E introduces the topic of Encephalitis through a reference to an The second sentence gives more information about the first. The
article in a Science journal. B is the second in order as it first sentence talks about 'UV' rays; while sentence C talks about
elaborates on the history of the disease and tells us what has UVA and UVB rays. So, C must be the second sentence.
been happening over the recent years. A follows as it presents
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Out of the remaining sentences, E and B must be joint sentences, foreigner. That is further stressed upon in A. Thus, A is the 2nd
as E ends with a punctuation mark and B begins with 'which', a sentence, i.e. BA. Now, a similarity of judging trees on the same
conjunction. This means E and B are the third and fourth parameters is shown in C. Thus, C is the 3rd sentence,
sentences respectively. i.e. BAC. So, an example of judging of trees on such a parameter
In sentences D and F, D talks about 'safety records' and F talks is shown in E. Thus, E is the 4th sentence, i.e. BACE. Hence, the
about 'risk'. F also uses the words 'all of this', indicating the last(fifth) sentence is D. Thus, the correct sequence is BACED.
reasons/ sentences given above. So, logically, D must be the fifth Option 3 i.e. E is the correct answer.
sentence and F must be the last sentence, concluding the
paragraph. Sol 91.
So, the correct sequence becomes: ACEBDF. Correct option - 1
Therefore, the correct answer is option 1. On looking at the given sentences, we observe that it is based on
how people judge each other by their skin, gender, etc. Similarly,
Sol 87. trees are also being judged by such characteristics and
The first sentence in a paragraph must always introduce a new considered which tree is dispensable(which can be replaced) and
topic. So, it should be an independent sentence. Out of the given which is indispensable. So, the 1st sentence should be B since it
sentences, only A is independent in meaning, and it introduces gives the general view of the passage. Since several parameters
the topic of sunscreens. So, A must be the first sentence. are shown in B, among which the most important parameter is
The second sentence gives more information about the first. The the judgement of a person based on whether he is a native or
first sentence talks about 'UV' rays; while sentence C talks about foreigner. That is further stressed upon in A. Thus, A is the 2nd
UVA and UVB rays. So, C must be the second sentence. sentence, i.e. BA. Now, a similarity of judging trees on the same
Out of the remaining sentences, E and B must be joint sentences, parameters is shown in C. Thus, C is the 3rd sentence,
as E ends with a punctuation mark and B begins with 'which', a i.e. BAC. So, an example of judging of trees on such a parameter
conjunction. This means E and B are the third and fourth is shown in E. Thus, E is the 4th sentence, i.e. BACE. Hence, the
sentences respectively. last(fifth) sentence is D. Thus, the correct sequence is BACED.
In sentences D and F, D talks about 'safety records' and F talks Option 1 i.e. A is the correct answer.
about 'risk'. F also uses the words 'all of this', indicating the
reasons/ sentences given above. So, logically, D must be the fifth Sol 92.
sentence and F must be the last sentence, concluding the Correct option - 5
paragraph. On looking at the given sentences, we observe that it is based on
So, the correct sequence becomes: ACEBDF. how people judge each other by their skin, gender, etc. Similarly,
Therefore, the correct answer is option 4. trees are also being judged by such characteristics and
considered which tree is dispensable(which can be replaced) and
Sol 88. which is indispensable. So, the 1st sentence should be B since it
The first sentence in a paragraph must always introduce a new gives the general view of the passage. Since several parameters
topic. So, it should be an independent sentence. Out of the given are shown in B, among which the most important parameter is
sentences, only A is independent in meaning, and it introduces the judgement of a person based on whether he is a native or
the topic of sunscreens. So, A must be the first sentence. foreigner. That is further stressed upon in A. Thus, A is the 2nd
The second sentence gives more information about the first. The sentence, i.e. BA. Now, a similarity of judging trees on the same
first sentence talks about 'UV' rays; while sentence C talks about parameters is shown in C. Thus, C is the 3rd sentence,
UVA and UVB rays. So, C must be the second sentence. i.e. BAC. So, an example of judging of trees on such a parameter
Out of the remaining sentences, E and B must be joint sentences, is shown in E. Thus, E is the 4th sentence, i.e. BACE. Hence, the
as E ends with a punctuation mark and B begins with 'which', a last(fifth) sentence is D. Thus, the correct sequence is BACED.
conjunction. This means E and B are the third and fourth Option 5 i.e. C is the correct answer.
sentences respectively.
In sentences D and F, D talks about 'safety records' and F talks Sol 93.
about 'risk'. F also uses the words 'all of this', indicating the Correct option - 2
reasons/ sentences given above. So, logically, D must be the fifth On looking at the given sentences, we observe that it is based on
sentence and F must be the last sentence, concluding the how people judge each other by their skin, gender, etc. Similarly,
paragraph. trees are also being judged by such characteristics and
So, the correct sequence becomes: ACEBDF. considered which tree is dispensable(which can be replaced) and
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. which is indispensable. So, the 1st sentence should be B since it
gives the general view of the passage. Since several parameters
Sol 89. are shown in B, among which the most important parameter is
Correct option - 3 the judgement of a person based on whether he is a native or
On looking at the given sentences, we observe that it is based on foreigner. That is further stressed upon in A. Thus, A is the 2nd
how people judge each other by their skin, gender, etc. Similarly, sentence, i.e. BA. Now, a similarity of judging trees on the same
trees are also being judged by such characteristics and parameters is shown in C. Thus, C is the 3rd sentence,
considered which tree is dispensable(which can be replaced) and i.e. BAC. So, an example of judging of trees on such a parameter
which is indispensable. So, the 1st sentence should be B since it is shown in E. Thus, E is the 4th sentence, i.e. BACE. Hence, the
gives the general view of the passage. Since several parameters last(fifth) sentence is D. Thus, the correct sequence is BACED.
are shown in B, among which the most important parameter is Option 2 i.e. B is the correct answer.
the judgement of a person based on whether he is a native or
foreigner. That is further stressed upon in A. Thus, A is the 2nd Sol 94.
sentence, i.e. BA. Now, a similarity of judging trees on the same Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
parameters is shown in C. Thus, C is the 3rd sentence, idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
i.e. BAC. So, an example of judging of trees on such a parameter should talk about something in general and not specific details
is shown in E. Thus, E is the 4th sentence, i.e. BACE. Hence, the as they will come later. After giving a cursory read to the
last(fifth) sentence is D. Thus, the correct sequence is BACED. passage, we know it’s about the withdrawal of American
Option 3 i.e. D is the correct answer. President from the Iran nuclear deal and sentence S introduces
this topic. Hence sentence S is our first sentence.
Sol 90. Sentence 2: Sentence 2 is given and it tells which one will be
Correct option - 3 least affected. And now we have got a pair of three sentences
On looking at the given sentences, we observe that it is based on which will go together. The least affected, the moderately
how people judge each other by their skin, gender, etc. Similarly, affected and the most affected countries will form a series of
trees are also being judged by such characteristics and continuous sentences hence sentences T and P will be our 3rd
considered which tree is dispensable(which can be replaced) and and 4th sentence.
which is indispensable. So, the 1st sentence should be B since it Sentence 5 is given. Now we are left with sentence Q and R. Now
gives the general view of the passage. Since several parameters sentence R talks about the reasons why Washington’s decision is
are shown in B, among which the most important parameter is unjustifiable and Q lists one of those reasons so RQ is a
the judgement of a person based on whether he is a native or
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mandatory pair of sentences in that order and they form the 6th Sentence 2: Sentence 2 is given and it tells which one will be
least affected. And now we have got a pair of three sentences
and 7th sentences.
which will go together. The least affected, the moderately
So, the correct order of sentences is S2TP5RQ.
affected and the most affected countries will form a series of
Thus, option 5 is the correct answer.
continuous sentences hence sentences T and P will be
Sol 95. our 3rd and 4th sentence.
Sentence 1: The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an Sentence 5 is given. Now we are left with sentence Q and R. Now
idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It sentence R talks about the reasons why Washington’s decision is
should talk about something in general and not specific details unjustifiable and Q lists one of those reasons so RQ is a
as they will come later. After giving a cursory read to the mandatory pair of sentences in that order and they form the
passage, we know it’s about the withdrawal of American 6th and 7th sentences.
President from the Iran nuclear deal and sentence S introduces So, the correct order of sentences is S2TP5RQ.
this topic. Hence sentence S is our first sentence. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.
Sentence 2: Sentence 2 is given and it tells which one will be Sol 99.
least affected. And now we have got a pair of three sentences
Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
which will go together. The least affected, the moderately
idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
affected and the most affected countries will form a series of
should talk about something in general and not specific details
continuous sentences hence sentences T and P will be
as they will come later. Of all the sentences, sentence S is the
our 3rd and 4th sentence.
best opener as it sets the tone of the passage and presents the
Sentence 5 is given. Now we are left with sentence Q and R. Now
thesis statement.
sentence R talks about the reasons why Washington’s decision is
Sentence 2 is given and it reinforces the first sentence as to why
unjustifiable and Q lists one of those reasons so RQ is a
Karnataka Assembly election is the most important. Now we
mandatory pair of sentences in that order and they form the
have 4 sentences left to arrange and 2 of them talks about
6th and 7th sentences.
Congress and 2 of them about BJP and sentence 5 is given. It is a
So, the correct order of sentences is S2TP5RQ.
general statement about Karnataka’s importance for Congress
Thus, option 5 is the correct answer.
so definitely next few sentences will talk about why it is
Sol 96. important hence they will make up the 6th and 7th sentence. 
Sentence 1: The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an (How can we know sentence talks about the Congress and not he
idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It BJP? Because it is mentioned in sentence R that BJP’s plans to
should talk about something in general and not specific details present itself as a truly pan-Indian party, one with a presence in
as they will come later. After giving a cursory read to the the south. So, BJP doesn’t have a presence in South Hence it is
passage, we know it’s about the withdrawal of American inferred that it is talking about the Congress.)
President from the Iran nuclear deal and sentence S introduces Now sentence Q talks about why Karnataka is critical for the
this topic. Hence sentence S is our first sentence. Congress and sentence P states what will be the effect if it loses
Sentence 2: Sentence 2 is given and it tells which one will be there hence QP forms the 6th and 7th sentence of the paragraph.
least affected. And now we have got a pair of three sentences Now we have to arrange sentence R and T. Upon reading them
which will go together. The least affected, the moderately we know that sentence R has to come first as sentence T
affected and the most affected countries will form a series of provides the benefit of winning Karnataka for the BJP. Hence, RT
continuous sentences hence sentences T and P will be form the 3rd and 4th sentence.
our 3rd and 4th sentence. So, the correct order of sentences is S2RT5QP.
Sentence 5 is given. Now we are left with sentence Q and R. Now Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.
sentence R talks about the reasons why Washington’s decision is
unjustifiable and Q lists one of those reasons so RQ is a Sol 100.
mandatory pair of sentences in that order and they form the Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
6th and 7th sentences. idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
So, the correct order of sentences is S2TP5RQ. should talk about something in general and not specific details
Thus, option 1 is the correct answer. as they will come later. Of all the sentences, sentence S is the
best opener as it sets the tone of the passage and presents the
Sol 97. thesis statement.
Sentence 1: The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an Sentence 2 is given and it reinforces the first sentence as to why
idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It Karnataka Assembly election is the most important. Now we
should talk about something in general and not specific details have 4 sentences left to arrange and 2 of them talks about
as they will come later. After giving a cursory read to the Congress and 2 of them about BJP and sentence 5 is given. It is a
passage, we know it’s about the withdrawal of American general statement about Karnataka’s importance for Congress
President from the Iran nuclear deal and sentence S introduces so definitely next few sentences will talk about why it is
this topic. Hence sentence S is our first sentence.
Sentence 2: Sentence 2 is given and it tells which one will be important hence they will make up the 6th and 7th sentence. 
least affected. And now we have got a pair of three sentences (How can we know sentence talks about the Congress and not he
which will go together. The least affected, the moderately BJP? Because it is mentioned in sentence R that BJP’s plans to
affected and the most affected countries will form a series of present itself as a truly pan-Indian party, one with a presence in
continuous sentences hence sentences T and P will be the south. So, BJP doesn’t have a presence in South Hence it is
our 3rd and 4th sentence. inferred that it is talking about the Congress.)
Sentence 5 is given. Now we are left with sentence Q and R. Now Now sentence Q talks about why Karnataka is critical for the
sentence R talks about the reasons why Washington’s decision is Congress and sentence P states what will be the effect if it loses
unjustifiable and Q lists one of those reasons so RQ is a there hence QP forms the 6th and 7th sentence of the paragraph.
mandatory pair of sentences in that order and they form the Now we have to arrange sentence R and T. Upon reading them
6th and 7th sentences. we know that sentence R has to come first as sentence T
So, the correct order of sentences is S2TP5RQ. provides the benefit of winning Karnataka for the BJP. Hence, RT
Thus, option 2 is the correct answer. form the 3rd and 4th sentence.
So, the correct order of sentences is S2RT5QP.
Sol 98. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.
Sentence 1: The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It Sol 101.
should talk about something in general and not specific details Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
as they will come later. After giving a cursory read to the idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
passage, we know it’s about the withdrawal of American should talk about something in general and not specific details
President from the Iran nuclear deal and sentence S introduces as they will come later. Of all the sentences, sentence S is the
this topic. Hence sentence S is our first sentence. best opener as it sets the tone of the passage and presents the
thesis statement.
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Sentence 2 is given and it reinforces the first sentence as to why Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.
Karnataka Assembly election is the most important. Now we
have 4 sentences left to arrange and 2 of them talks about Sol 104.
Congress and 2 of them about BJP and sentence 5 is given. It is a Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
general statement about Karnataka’s importance for Congress idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
so definitely next few sentences will talk about why it is should talk about something in general and not specific details
important hence they will make up the 6th and 7th sentence.  as they will come later. Sentence R is the best opener.
(How can we know sentence talks about the Congress and not he Sentence 2 is given and it tells why it is in crisis. After giving the
BJP? Because it is mentioned in sentence R that BJP’s plans to passage a cursory glance, we know that sentence S will follow
present itself as a truly pan-Indian party, one with a presence in sentence Q as sentence Q contains the name Chad Mayes and
the south. So, BJP doesn’t have a presence in South Hence it is introduces him and sentence S mentions only the surname and
inferred that it is talking about the Congress.) provides details about him thus QS is a pair. Now sentence Q
Now sentence Q talks about why Karnataka is critical for the mentions a ‘group’ and in the entire passage, no group is
Congress and sentence P states what will be the effect if it loses mentioned but the term ‘group’ is referring to some Republicans
who has been trying to push the Republican Party to adopt more
there hence QP forms the 6th and 7th sentence of the paragraph.
Now we have to arrange sentence R and T. Upon reading them mainstream ideas and policies so 5QS will form our 5th, 6th and
we know that sentence R has to come first as sentence T the 7th sentence.
provides the benefit of winning Karnataka for the BJP. Hence, RT Now sentence P says some leaders are unwilling to make the
form the 3rd and 4th sentence. kind of substantive changes and sentence T gives an example as
So, the correct order of sentences is S2RT5QP. to how they are unwilling thus PT forms out 3rd and 4th
Thus, option 5 is the correct answer. sentences.
So, the correct order of sentences is R2PT5QS.
Sol 102. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.
Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
should talk about something in general and not specific details Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
as they will come later. Of all the sentences, sentence S is the idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
best opener as it sets the tone of the passage and presents the should talk about something in general and not specific details
thesis statement. as they will come later. Sentence R is the best opener.
Sentence 2 is given and it reinforces the first sentence as to why Sentence 2 is given and it tells why it is in crisis. After giving the
Karnataka Assembly election is the most important. Now we passage a cursory glance, we know that sentence S will follow
have 4 sentences left to arrange and 2 of them talks about sentence Q as sentence Q contains the name Chad Mayes and
Congress and 2 of them about BJP and sentence 5 is given. It is a introduces him and sentence S mentions only the surname and
general statement about Karnataka’s importance for Congress provides details about him thus QS is a pair. Now sentence Q
so definitely next few sentences will talk about why it is mentions a ‘group’ and in the entire passage, no group is
important hence they will make up the 6th and 7th sentence.  mentioned but the term ‘group’ is referring to some Republicans
(How can we know sentence talks about the Congress and not he who has been trying to push the Republican Party to adopt more
BJP? Because it is mentioned in sentence R that BJP’s plans to mainstream ideas and policies so 5QS will form our 5th, 6th and
present itself as a truly pan-Indian party, one with a presence in the 7th sentence.
the south. So, BJP doesn’t have a presence in South Hence it is Now sentence P says some leaders are unwilling to make the
inferred that it is talking about the Congress.) kind of substantive changes and sentence T gives an example as
Now sentence Q talks about why Karnataka is critical for the to how they are unwilling thus PT forms out 3rd and 4th
Congress and sentence P states what will be the effect if it loses sentences.
there hence QP forms the 6th and 7th sentence of the paragraph. So, the correct order of sentences is R2PT5QS.
Now we have to arrange sentence R and T. Upon reading them Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.
we know that sentence R has to come first as sentence T
provides the benefit of winning Karnataka for the BJP. Hence, RT Sol 106.
form the 3rd and 4th sentence. Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
So, the correct order of sentences is S2RT5QP. idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
Thus, option 3 is the correct answer. should talk about something in general and not specific details
as they will come later. Sentence R is the best opener.
Sol 103. Sentence 2 is given and it tells why it is in crisis. After giving the
Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an passage a cursory glance, we know that sentence S will follow
idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It sentence Q as sentence Q contains the name Chad Mayes and
should talk about something in general and not specific details introduces him and sentence S mentions only the surname and
as they will come later. Of all the sentences, sentence S is the provides details about him thus QS is a pair. Now sentence Q
best opener as it sets the tone of the passage and presents the mentions a ‘group’ and in the entire passage, no group is
thesis statement. mentioned but the term ‘group’ is referring to some Republicans
Sentence 2 is given and it reinforces the first sentence as to why who has been trying to push the Republican Party to adopt more
Karnataka Assembly election is the most important. Now we mainstream ideas and policies so 5QS will form our 5th, 6th and
have 4 sentences left to arrange and 2 of them talks about the 7th sentence.
Congress and 2 of them about BJP and sentence 5 is given. It is a Now sentence P says some leaders are unwilling to make the
general statement about Karnataka’s importance for Congress kind of substantive changes and sentence T gives an example as
so definitely next few sentences will talk about why it is
to how they are unwilling thus PT forms out 3rd and 4th
important hence they will make up the 6th and 7th sentence.  sentences.
(How can we know sentence talks about the Congress and not he So, the correct order of sentences is R2PT5QS.
BJP? Because it is mentioned in sentence R that BJP’s plans to Thus, option 5 is the correct answer.
present itself as a truly pan-Indian party, one with a presence in
the south. So, BJP doesn’t have a presence in South Hence it is Sol 107.
inferred that it is talking about the Congress.) Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
Now sentence Q talks about why Karnataka is critical for the idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
Congress and sentence P states what will be the effect if it loses should talk about something in general and not specific details
there hence QP forms the 6th and 7th sentence of the paragraph. as they will come later. Sentence R is the best opener.
Now we have to arrange sentence R and T. Upon reading them Sentence 2 is given and it tells why it is in crisis. After giving the
we know that sentence R has to come first as sentence T passage a cursory glance, we know that sentence S will follow
provides the benefit of winning Karnataka for the BJP. Hence, RT sentence Q as sentence Q contains the name Chad Mayes and
form the 3rd and 4th sentence. introduces him and sentence S mentions only the surname and
So, the correct order of sentences is S2RT5QP. provides details about him thus QS is a pair. Now sentence Q
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mentions a ‘group’ and in the entire passage, no group is good concluding sentence as it ends the passage with a final
mentioned but the term ‘group’ is referring to some Republicans thought.
who has been trying to push the Republican Party to adopt more So, the correct order of sentences is 1SP4QTR.
mainstream ideas and policies so 5QS will form our 5th, 6th and Thus, option 5 is the correct answer.
the 7th sentence. Sol 112.
Now sentence P says some leaders are unwilling to make the Sentence 1 is given. Now sentence 2 should continue talking
kind of substantive changes and sentence T gives an example as about the idea or topic introduced. Now sentence S says ‘this is a
to how they are unwilling thus PT forms out 3rd and 4th win-win’, ‘this’ here refers to the acquisition of Flipkart of
sentences. Walmart hence, it is the second sentence. Now the sentence P
So, the correct order of sentences is R2PT5QS. continues talking about this takeover and mentions that this deal
Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. has benefits and we are given the 4th sentence which lists the
Sol 108. first benefit hence P is the third sentence. Now 4th sentence and
Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an sentence Q both talks about Indian customer hence they form a
idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It pair as sentence Q states the first benefit. Now sentence T will
should talk about something in general and not specific details follow sentence Q as it is the second benefit. Sentence R is a
as they will come later. Sentence R is the best opener. good concluding sentence as it ends the passage with a final
Sentence 2 is given and it tells why it is in crisis. After giving the thought.
passage a cursory glance, we know that sentence S will follow So, the correct order of sentences is 1SP4QTR.
sentence Q as sentence Q contains the name Chad Mayes and Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.
introduces him and sentence S mentions only the surname and
provides details about him thus QS is a pair. Now sentence Q Sol 113.
mentions a ‘group’ and in the entire passage, no group is Sentence 1 is given. Now sentence 2 should continue talking
mentioned but the term ‘group’ is referring to some Republicans about the idea or topic introduced. Now sentence S says ‘this is a
who has been trying to push the Republican Party to adopt more win-win’, ‘this’ here refers to the acquisition of Flipkart of
Walmart hence, it is the second sentence. Now the sentence P
mainstream ideas and policies so 5QS will form our 5th, 6th and continues talking about this takeover and mentions that this deal
the 7th sentence. has benefits and we are given the 4th sentence which lists the
Now sentence P says some leaders are unwilling to make the
kind of substantive changes and sentence T gives an example as first benefit hence P is the third sentence. Now 4th sentence and
sentence Q both talks about Indian customer hence they form a
to how they are unwilling thus PT forms out 3rd and 4th pair as sentence Q states the first benefit. Now sentence T will
sentences. follow sentence Q as it is the second benefit. Sentence R is a
So, the correct order of sentences is R2PT5QS. good concluding sentence as it ends the passage with a final
Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. thought.
Sol 109. So, the correct order of sentences is 1SP4QTR.
Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.
Sentence 1 is given. Now sentence 2 should continue talking
about the idea or topic introduced. Now sentence S says ‘this is a Sol 114.
win-win’, ‘this’ here refers to the acquisition of Flipkart of Sentence 1 is given. Now sentence 2 should continue talking
Walmart hence, it is the second sentence. Now the sentence P about the idea or topic introduced. Sentence S continues the first
continues talking about this takeover and mentions that this deal sentence and talks about what the political surprise was. No
has benefits and we are given the 4th sentence which lists the sentence P might seem like a good third sentence. But then
first benefit hence P is the third sentence. Now 4th sentence and sentence T would not fit anywhere else. Now sentence T says few
sentence Q both talks about Indian customer hence they form a people thought that he can break the decades-old dominance
pair as sentence Q states the first benefit. Now sentence T will of previous party and sentence 4 says why. It’s because people
follow sentence Q as it is the second benefit. Sentence R is a thought him to be little more than a nuisance. Now sentence P
good concluding sentence as it ends the passage with a final starts with the contrasting conjunction ‘but’ and it says but the
thought. miracle did happen and Mahathir produced the miracle. Hence,
So, the correct order of sentences is 1SP4QTR. 1ST4P is our first five sentences. Now ‘those expectations’ in
Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. sentence Q refers to the ‘hopes’ in sentence R.
So, the correct order of sentences is 1ST4PRQ.
Sentence 1 is given. Now sentence 2 should continue talking
about the idea or topic introduced. Now sentence S says ‘this is a Sol 115.
win-win’, ‘this’ here refers to the acquisition of Flipkart of Sentence 1 is given. Now sentence 2 should continue talking
Walmart hence, it is the second sentence. Now the sentence P about the idea or topic introduced. Sentence S continues the first
continues talking about this takeover and mentions that this deal sentence and talks about what the political surprise was. No
has benefits and we are given the 4th sentence which lists the sentence P might seem like a good third sentence. But then
sentence T would not fit anywhere else. Now sentence T says few
first benefit hence P is the third sentence. Now 4th sentence and people thought that he can break the decades-old dominance
sentence Q both talks about Indian customer hence they form a of previous party and sentence 4 says why. It’s because people
pair as sentence Q states the first benefit. Now sentence T will thought him to be little more than a nuisance. Now sentence P
follow sentence Q as it is the second benefit. Sentence R is a starts with the contrasting conjunction ‘but’ and it says but the
good concluding sentence as it ends the passage with a final miracle did happen and Mahathir produced the miracle. Hence,
thought. 1ST4P is our first five sentences. Now ‘those expectations’ in
So, the correct order of sentences is 1SP4QTR. sentence Q refers to the ‘hopes’ in sentence R.
Thus, option 2 is the correct answer. So, the correct order of sentences is 1ST4PRQ.
Sentence 1 is given. Now sentence 2 should continue talking Sol 116.
about the idea or topic introduced. Now sentence S says ‘this is a Sentence 1 is given. Now sentence 2 should continue talking
win-win’, ‘this’ here refers to the acquisition of Flipkart of about the idea or topic introduced. Sentence S continues the first
Walmart hence, it is the second sentence. Now the sentence P sentence and talks about what the political surprise was. No
continues talking about this takeover and mentions that this deal sentence P might seem like a good third sentence. But then
has benefits and we are given the 4th sentence which lists the sentence T would not fit anywhere else. Now sentence T says few
first benefit hence P is the third sentence. Now 4th sentence and people thought that he can break the decades-old dominance
sentence Q both talks about Indian customer hence they form a of previous party and sentence 4 says why. It’s because people
pair as sentence Q states the first benefit. Now sentence T will thought him to be little more than a nuisance. Now sentence P
follow sentence Q as it is the second benefit. Sentence R is a starts with the contrasting conjunction ‘but’ and it says but the
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miracle did happen and Mahathir produced the miracle. Hence, Sentence E gives a much more detailed explanation
1ST4P is our first five sentences. Now ‘those expectations’ in which makes it the 3rd sentence, adding on to the order
sentence Q refers to the ‘hopes’ in sentence R. as- B2E.
So, the correct order of sentences is 1ST4PRQ. Sentence C is the 4th sentence because the already given
Thus, option 3 is the correct answer. 5th sentence includes negative feelings and the same has
Sol 117. been introduced in sentence C. Now, the order is- B2EC5.
Sentence 1 is given. Now sentence 2 should continue talking Going on, we find Sentence A as the 6th sentence
about the idea or topic introduced. Sentence S continues the first because it provides an ending remark on the topic of
sentence and talks about what the political surprise was. No negative feelings, adding on the order as- B2EC5A.
sentence P might seem like a good third sentence. But then And finally, Sentence D is the final 7th sentence, giving an
sentence T would not fit anywhere else. Now sentence T says few ending to the passage. Final order is- B2EC5AD.
people thought that he can break the decades-old dominance
of previous party and sentence 4 says why. It’s because people Thus, the correct sequence is- B2EC5AD
thought him to be little more than a nuisance. Now sentence P
starts with the contrasting conjunction ‘but’ and it says but the Sol 121.
miracle did happen and Mahathir produced the miracle. Hence, The correct option is option 3.
1ST4P is our first five sentences. Now ‘those expectations’ in
sentence Q refers to the ‘hopes’ in sentence R.
So, the correct order of sentences is 1ST4PRQ.
Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.
We find from reading the two given sentences (2nd and
Sol 118. 5th) and the remaining five jumbled up sentences, that
Sentence 1 is given. Now sentence 2 should continue talking the topic here is - prejudice.
about the idea or topic introduced. Sentence S continues the first Sentence B provides the definition of prejudice making it
sentence and talks about what the political surprise was. No
the first sentence and with the second sentence already
sentence P might seem like a good third sentence. But then
sentence T would not fit anywhere else. Now sentence T says few given, the order formed is- B2.
people thought that he can break the decades-old dominance Sentence E gives a much more detailed explanation
of previous party and sentence 4 says why. It’s because people which makes it the 3rd sentence, adding on to the order
thought him to be little more than a nuisance. Now sentence P as- B2E.
starts with the contrasting conjunction ‘but’ and it says but the Sentence C is the 4th sentence because the already given
miracle did happen and Mahathir produced the miracle. Hence, 5th sentence includes negative feelings and the same has
1ST4P is our first five sentences. Now ‘those expectations’ in been introduced in sentence C. Now, the order is- B2EC5.
sentence Q refers to the ‘hopes’ in sentence R. Going on, we find Sentence A as the 6th sentence
So, the correct order of sentences is 1ST4PRQ. because it provides an ending remark on the topic of
Thus, option 1 is the correct answer. negative feelings, adding on the order as- B2EC5A.
Sol 119. And finally, Sentence D is the final 7th sentence, giving an
The correct option is option 1. ending to the passage. Final order is- B2EC5AD.
Thus, the correct sequence is- B2EC5AD
Sol 122.
The correct option is option 2.
We find from reading the two given sentences (2nd and
5th) and the remaining five jumbled up sentences, that
the topic here is - prejudice.
Sentence B provides the definition of prejudice making it
the first sentence and with the second sentence already We find from reading the two given sentences (2nd and
given, the order formed is- B2. 5th) and the remaining five jumbled up sentences, that
Sentence E gives a much more detailed explanation the topic here is - prejudice.
which makes it the 3rd sentence, adding on to the order Sentence B provides the definition of prejudice making it
as- B2E. the first sentence and with the second sentence already
Sentence C is the 4th sentence because the already given given, the order formed is- B2.
5th sentence includes negative feelings and the same has Sentence E gives a much more detailed explanation
been introduced in sentence C. Now, the order is- B2EC5. which makes it the 3rd sentence, adding on to the order
Going on, we find Sentence A as the 6th sentence as- B2E.
because it provides an ending remark on the topic of Sentence C is the 4th sentence because the already given
negative feelings, adding on the order as- B2EC5A. 5th sentence includes negative feelings and the same has
And finally, Sentence D is the final 7th sentence, giving an been introduced in sentence C. Now, the order is- B2EC5.
ending to the passage. Final order is- B2EC5AD. Going on, we find Sentence A as the 6th sentence
because it provides an ending remark on the topic of
Thus, the correct sequence is- B2EC5AD negative feelings, adding on the order as- B2EC5A.
Sol 120. And finally, Sentence D is the final 7th sentence, giving an
The correct option is option 5. ending to the passage. Final order is- B2EC5AD.
Thus, the correct sequence is- B2EC5AD
Sol 123.
The correct option is option 4.
nd
We find from reading the two given sentences (2  and
5th) and the remaining five jumbled up sentences, that
the topic here is - prejudice.
Sentence B provides the definition of prejudice making it
the first sentence and with the second sentence already We find from reading the two given sentences (2nd and
given, the order formed is- B2. 5th) and the remaining five jumbled up sentences, that
the topic here is - prejudice.
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Sentence B provides the definition of prejudice making it So, the correct order of sentences is 1ECADB7. Thus, option 4 is
the first sentence and with the second sentence already the correct answer.
given, the order formed is- B2.
Sol 129.
Sentence E gives a much more detailed explanation
The passage is about a robbery. And that police has successfully
which makes it the 3rd sentence, adding on to the order
cracked or solved the mystery behind it. So the First sentence
as- B2E. is S. It should be followed by sentence Q, which is a continuation
Sentence C is the 4th sentence because the already given of the ''the sensational train heist case.'' Third sentence
5th sentence includes negative feelings and the same has is R, which presents us more details about the incident, and
been introduced in sentence C. Now, the order is- B2EC5. continues with sentence T, which is the fourth sentence. The Last
Going on, we find Sentence A as the 6th sentence sentence thus is P.  
because it provides an ending remark on the topic of Thus, the correct chronological order for the passage is SQRTP.
negative feelings, adding on the order as- B2EC5A. The ordered paragraph will be: In a major breakthrough, the
And finally, Sentence D is the final 7th sentence, giving an Crime Branch CID of the Tamil Nadu police has cracked
ending to the passage. Final order is- B2EC5AD. the sensational train heist case in which ₹5.75 crore cash
assigned to the Reserve Bank of India was looted from a moving
Thus, the correct sequence is- B2EC5AD train couple of years ago. The unprecedented train robbery
occurred on the Salem-Chennai Express on the night of August
Sol 124.
8, 2016, after a gang broke into the parcel van containing ₹342
Here, the topic of the passage is- surveys. With the 1st sentence
crore of soiled but usable currency, and took away ₹5.75
given, we find sentence E to be the 2nd sentence because it
begins with 'in simple terms' attempting to define the topic. crore. The stolen money was in ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 denomination
Sentence C is the 3rd sentence because it explains the purpose notes that were later demonetized.
of given topic. Then, sentence A is the 4th sentence because it
Sol 130.
goes ahead to expand the topic in the passage and following
this, sentence D is the 5th sentence because it explains a term The passage is about a robbery. And that police has successfully
used in sentence A. As the last sentence is given, sentence B is cracked or solved the mystery behind it. So the First sentence
the 6th sentence in the passage. is S. It should be followed by sentence Q, which is a continuation
So, the correct order of sentences is 1ECADB7. Thus, option 3 is of the ''the sensational train heist case.'' Third sentence
the correct answer. is R, which presents us more details about the incident, and
continues with sentence T, which is the fourth sentence. The Last
Sol 125. sentence thus is P.
Here, the topic of the passage is- surveys. With the 1st sentence Thus, the correct chronological order for the passage is SQRTP.
given, we find sentence E to be the 2nd sentence because it The ordered paragraph will be: In a major breakthrough, the
begins with 'in simple terms' attempting to define the topic. Crime Branch CID of the Tamil Nadu police has cracked
Sentence C is the 3rd sentence because it explains the purpose the sensational train heist case in which ₹5.75 crore cash
of given topic. Then, sentence A is the 4th sentence because it assigned to the Reserve Bank of India was looted from a moving
goes ahead to expand the topic in the passage and following train couple of years ago. The unprecedented train robbery
this, sentence D is the 5th sentence because it explains a term occurred on the Salem-Chennai Express on the night of August
used in sentence A. As the last sentence is given, sentence B is 8, 2016, after a gang broke into the parcel van containing ₹342
the 6th sentence in the passage. crore of soiled but usable currency, and took away ₹5.75
So, the correct order of sentences is 1ECADB7. Thus, option 5 is crore. The stolen money was in ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 denomination
the correct answer.
notes that were later demonetized.
Sol 126.
Sol 131.
Here, the topic of the passage is- surveys. With the 1st sentence
given, we find sentence E to be the 2nd sentence because it
cracked or solved the mystery behind it. So the First sentence is
begins with 'in simple terms' attempting to define the topic.
S. It should be followed by sentence Q, which is a continuation of
Sentence C is the 3rd sentence because it explains the purpose
the ''the sensational train heist case.'' The third sentence is R,
of given topic. Then, sentence A is the 4th sentence because it
which presents us with more details about the incident, and
goes ahead to expand the topic in the passage and following
continues with sentence T, which is the fourth sentence. The Last
this, sentence D is the 5th sentence because it explains a term
sentence thus is P.
used in sentence A. As the last sentence is given, sentence B is
Thus, the correct chronological order for the passage is SQRTP.
the 6th sentence in the passage.
The ordered paragraph will be: In a major breakthrough, the
So, the correct order of sentences is 1ECADB7. Thus, option 2 is
Crime Branch CID of the Tamil Nadu police has cracked
the sensational train heist case in which ₹5.75 crore cash
Sol 127. assigned to the Reserve Bank of India was looted from a moving
Here, the topic of the passage is- surveys. With the 1st sentence train couple of years ago. The unprecedented train robbery
given, we find sentence E to be the 2nd sentence because it occurred on the Salem-Chennai Express on the night of August
begins with 'in simple terms' attempting to define the topic. 8, 2016, after a gang broke into the parcel van containing ₹342
Sentence C is the 3rd sentence because it explains the purpose crore of soiled but usable currency, and took away ₹5.75
of given topic. Then, sentence A is the 4th sentence because it crore. The stolen money was in ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 denomination
goes ahead to expand the topic in the passage and following notes that were later demonetized.
this, sentence D is the 5th sentence because it explains a term Sol 132.
used in sentence A. As the last sentence is given, sentence B is
the 6th sentence in the passage.
cracked or solved the mystery behind it. So the First sentence
So, the correct order of sentences is 1ECADB7. Thus, option 1 is
is S. It should be followed by sentence Q, which is a continuation
of the ''the sensational train heist case.'' Third sentence
Sol 128. is R, which presents us more details about the incident, and
Here, the topic of the passage is- surveys. With the 1st sentence continues with sentence T, which is the fourth sentence. The Last
given, we find sentence E to be the 2nd sentence because it sentence thus is P.
begins with 'in simple terms' attempting to define the topic. Thus, the correct chronological order for the passage is SQRTP.
Sentence C is the 3rd sentence because it explains the purpose The ordered paragraph will be: In a major breakthrough, the
of given topic. Then, sentence A is the 4th sentence because it Crime Branch CID of the Tamil Nadu police has cracked
goes ahead to expand the topic in the passage and following the sensational train heist case in which ₹5.75 crore cash
this, sentence D is the 5th sentence because it explains a term assigned to the Reserve Bank of India was looted from a moving
used in sentence A. As the last sentence is given, sentence B is train couple of years ago. The unprecedented train robbery
the 6th sentence in the passage. occurred on the Salem-Chennai Express on the night of August
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8, 2016, after a gang broke into the parcel van containing ₹342 Therefore, sentence 8 should be the first sentence.
crore of soiled but usable currency, and took away ₹5.75
crore. The stolen money was in ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 denomination Sol 136.
notes that were later demonetized. The correct answer is option 3.
Firstly, we must figure out the sentence that can introduce the
Sol 133. primary subject.
The passage is about a robbery. And that police has successfully From the fixed sentences 3 and 4, we can assume that the
cracked or solved the mystery behind it. So the First sentence subject matter is a 'para'. Sentence 8 tells us what would be
is S. It should be followed by sentence Q, which is a continuation discussed in the following lines, and therefore, sentence 8 should
of the ''the sensational train heist case.'' Third sentence be the introductory sentence.
is R, which presents us more details about the incident, and Sentence 7 draws upon the subject matter that has been
continues with sentence T, which is the fourth sentence. The Last introduced in sentence 8, which is actually the first sentence.
sentence thus is P. Sentence 7 talks about the structure of a paragraph. It tells us
Thus, the correct chronological order for the passage is SQRTP. what is expected from a well-framed paragraph, i.e., every
The ordered paragraph will be: In a major breakthrough, the paragraph should talk about a new point.
Further, sentence 6 talks about the sequence of the
Crime Branch CID of the Tamil Nadu police has cracked
paragraphs and how to keep a check on them, which is
the sensational train heist case in which ₹5.75 crore cash by writing one or two words in the margin of the paragraphs.
assigned to the Reserve Bank of India was looted from a moving Sentence 1 draws upon the tip that has been provided in
train couple of years ago. The unprecedented train robbery sentence 6 regarding writing down of words.
occurred on the Salem-Chennai Express on the night of August Therefore, sentence 6 and 1 become the fifth and sixth sentences
8, 2016, after a gang broke into the parcel van containing ₹342 respectively.
crore of soiled but usable currency, and took away ₹5.75 Sentence 2 talks about keeping a track of any loops.
crore. The stolen money was in ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 denomination And sentence 5 concludes by saying that whatever the speaker
notes that were later demonetized. had to say, has come to an end.
Therefore, sentences 2 and 5 are the fifth and seventh sentences
Sol 134. respectively.
The correct option is option 4. Hence, the correct order of the sentence is 87346125.
Firstly, we must figure out the sentence that can introduce the Therefore, sentence 6  should be the fifth sentence.
primary subject.
From the fixed sentences 3 and 4, we can assume that the Sol 137.
subject matter is a 'para'. Sentence 8 tells us what would be The correct answer is option 1.
discussed in the following lines, and therefore, sentence 8 should Firstly, we must figure out the sentence that can introduce the
be the introductory sentence. primary subject.
Sentence 7 draws upon the subject matter that has been From the fixed sentences 3 and 4, we can assume that the
introduced in sentence 8, which is actually the first sentence. subject matter is a 'para'. Sentence 8 tells us what would be
Sentence 7 talks about the structure of a paragraph. It tells us discussed in the following lines, and therefore, sentence 8 should
what is expected from a well-framed paragraph, i.e., every be the introductory sentence.
paragraph should talk about a new point. Sentence 7 draws upon the subject matter that has been
Further, sentence 6 talks about the sequence of the introduced in sentence 8, which is actually the first sentence.
paragraphs and how to keep a check on them, which is Sentence 7 talks about the structure of a paragraph. It tells us
by writing one or two words in the margin of the paragraphs. what is expected from a well-framed paragraph, i.e., every
Sentence 1 draws upon the tip that has been provided in paragraph should talk about a new point.
sentence 6 regarding writing down of words. Further, sentence 6 talks about the sequence of the
Therefore, sentence 6 and 1 become the fifth and sixth sentences paragraphs and how to keep a check on them, which is
respectively. by writing one or two words in the margin of the paragraphs.
Sentence 2 talks about keeping a track of any loops. Sentence 1 draws upon the tip that has been provided in
And sentence 5 concludes by saying that whatever the speaker sentence 6 regarding writing down of words.
had to say, has come to an end. Therefore, sentence 6 and 1 become the fifth and sixth sentences
Therefore, sentences 2 and 5 are the fifth and seventh sentences respectively.
respectively. Sentence 2 talks about keeping a track of any loops.
Hence, the correct order of the sentence is 87346125. And sentence 5 concludes by saying that whatever the speaker
Therefore, sentence 5 should be the last sentence. had to say, has come to an end.
Therefore, sentences 2 and 5 are the fifth and seventh sentences
Sol 135. respectively.
The correct answer is option 2. Hence, the correct order of the sentence is 87346125.
Firstly, we must figure out the sentence that can introduce the Therefore, sentence 1 should be the sixth sentence.
primary subject.
From the fixed sentences 3 and 4, we can assume that the Sol 138.
subject matter is a 'para'. Sentence 8 tells us what would be The correct answer is option 4.
discussed in the following lines, and therefore, sentence 8 should Firstly, we must figure out the sentence that can introduce the
be the introductory sentence. primary subject.
Sentence 7 draws upon the subject matter that has been From the fixed sentences 3 and 4, we can assume that the
introduced in sentence 8, which is actually the first sentence. subject matter is a 'para'. Sentence 8 tells us what would be
Sentence 7 talks about the structure of a paragraph. It tells us discussed in the following lines, and therefore, sentence 8 should
what is expected from a well-framed paragraph, i.e., every be the introductory sentence.
paragraph should talk about a new point. Sentence 7 draws upon the subject matter that has been
Further, sentence 6 talks about the sequence of the introduced in sentence 8, which is actually the first sentence.
paragraphs and how to keep a check on them, which is Sentence 7 talks about the structure of a paragraph. It tells us
by writing one or two words in the margin of the paragraphs. what is expected from a well-framed paragraph, i.e., every
Sentence 1 draws upon the tip that has been provided in paragraph should talk about a new point.
sentence 6 regarding writing down of words. Further, sentence 6 talks about the sequence of the
Therefore, sentence 6 and 1 become the fifth and sixth sentences paragraphs and how to keep a check on them, which is
respectively. by writing one or two words in the margin of the paragraphs.
Sentence 2 talks about keeping a track of any loops. Sentence 1 draws upon the tip that has been provided in
And sentence 5 concludes by saying that whatever the speaker sentence 6 regarding writing down of words.
had to say, has come to an end. Therefore, sentence 6 and 1 become the fifth and sixth sentences
Therefore, sentences 2 and 5 are the fifth and seventh sentences respectively.
respectively. Sentence 2 talks about keeping a track of any loops.
Hence, the correct order of the sentence is 87346125.
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And sentence 5 concludes by saying that whatever the speaker subject of the passage, i.e. the phenomenon of constant
had to say, has come to an end. changing colours of a film of oil on water.
Therefore, sentences 2 and 5 are the fifth and seventh sentences Taking the subject, i.e. the phenomenon of constant changing
respectively. colours of a film of oil on water, we would derive the 2nd
Hence, the correct order of the sentence is 87346125 sentence of the right arrangement.
Therefore, sentence 7 should be the second sentence. The first sentence ends the message on the note of introducing
the topic, therefore, giving us the hint that the following sentence
Sol 139. should mention the reason behind it. This condition is fulfilled
To derive the last sentence of the correct arrangement, it is only by E.
imperative to find out the first five sentences of the correct The opening phrase of sentence E 'The key is' gives us the hint
arrangement. that it is explaining the reason behind the phenomenon of
From the above solutions, we have been able to derive B as the 'constant changing colours of a film of oil on water', giving us
first sentence, E as the second sentence, C as the third sentence hint that B should be followed by E.
and F as the fifth sentence of the correct arrangement. As per Therefore, we may conclude that E or option 1 makes the right
the question, the fourth sentence of the arrangement is D. answer to this question.
At this point, we are able to derive that the first five sentences of The ordered paragraph will be: Security inks exploit the principle
the correct arrangement are BECDF. that causes the vivid and constantly changing colours of a film
The only sentence that we are left with is A, which logically of oil on water. The key is that the light is bouncing off two
makes it the last sentence of the arrangement. Also, it talks surfaces, that of the oil and that of the water layer below it.
about the 'distance' and 'bright colours' mentioned in sentence F. When two rays of light meet each other after being reflected
Now, we have been able to derive that after BEC, DFA form the from the different surfaces, they have each travelled slightly
correct arrangement, making BECDFA. On the basis of this, we different distances. Because in light, an electromagnetic wave,
can also state that A or option 4 makes the last sentence of the the peaks, and troughs of each ray then interfere either
right arrangement. constructively, to appear bright or destructively, to appear dim.
Therefore, the correct arrangement is BECDFA. The distance between the two rays determines which
Hence, A or option 4 forms the right answer. wavelengths, and hence colours, interfere constructively and look
The ordered paragraph will be: Security inks exploit the principle bright. Since the distance, the rays travel change with the angle,
that causes the vivid and constantly changing colours of a film as you look at the surface, different colours look bright from
of oil on water. The key is that the light is bouncing off two different viewing angles.
surfaces, that of the oil and that of the water layer below it.
When two rays of light meet each other after being reflected Sol 142.
from the different surfaces, they have each travelled slightly To derive the third sentence of the correct arrangement, it is
different distances. Because in light, an electromagnetic wave, imperative to find out the first two sentences of the correct
the peaks, and troughs of each ray then interfere either arrangement.
constructively, to appear bright or destructively, to appear dim. From the above solutions, we have been able to derive B as the
The distance between the two rays determines which first sentence and E as the second sentence of the correct
wavelengths, and hence colours, interfere constructively and look arrangement.
bright. Since the distance, the rays travel change with the angle, At this point, we know that the first two sentences of the correct
as you look at the surface, different colours look bright from arrangement would be BE.
different viewing angles. The ending note of the 2nd sentence, i.e. E, talks about the 'light
is bouncing off' and ‘two surfaces, that of the oil and that of the
Sol 140. water', further giving us the hint that the following sentence, i.e.
To derive the fifth sentence of the correct arrangement, it is 3rd should further explain it. This condition is fulfilled by C that
imperative to find out the first four sentences of the correct talks about two rays of light being reflected off from these
arrangement. different surfaces of 'oil' and 'water'.
From the above solutions, we have been able to derive B as the At this point, we are able to derive that the first three sentences
first sentence, E as the second sentence and C as the third of the correct arrangement are BEC.
sentence of the correct arrangement. As per the question, the Hence, C or option 1 forms the right answer.
fourth sentence of the arrangement is D. The ordered paragraph will be: Security inks exploit the principle
At this point, we are able to derive that the first four sentences of that causes the vivid and constantly changing colours of a film
the correct arrangement are BECD. of oil on water. The key is that the light is bouncing off two
To form the 5th sentence of the right arrangement, we are left surfaces, that of the oil and that of the water layer below it.
with A and F. While A talks about the change in the distance When two rays of light meet each other after being reflected
travelled by the rays, F talks about 'distance', 'wavelength' and from the different surfaces, they have each travelled slightly
'constructive interference'. different distances. Because in light, an electromagnetic wave,
Reading of all the four sentences indicates that F mentions of the peaks, and troughs of each ray then interfere either
‘constructive interference, which makes the light look bright', constructively, to appear bright or destructively, to appear
which is indicated in D. Therefore, D is followed by F. dim. The distance between the two rays determines which
At this point, we are able to derive that the first five sentences of wavelengths, and hence colours, interfere constructively and look
the correct arrangement are BECDF. bright. Since the distance, the rays travel change with the angle,
Hence, F or option 3 forms the right answer. as you look at the surface, different colours look bright from
The ordered paragraph will be: Security inks exploit the principle different viewing angles.
that causes the vivid and constantly changing colours of a film
of oil on water. The key is that the light is bouncing off two Sol 143.
surfaces, that of the oil and that of the water layer below it. The opening or the first sentence of the correct arrangement
When two rays of light meet each other after being reflected must introduce the subject of the passage.
from the different surfaces, they have each travelled slightly Out of all the given sentences, the sentence that introduces the
different distances. Because in light, an electromagnetic wave, subject of the passage, i.e. the phenomenon of
the peaks, and troughs of each ray then interfere either constant changing colours of a film of oil on water, is B.
constructively, to appear bright or destructively, to appear dim. Therefore, B forms the 1st sentence of our correct arrangement,
The distance between the two rays determines which making option 3 as the right answer.
wavelengths, and hence colours, interfere constructively and look The ordered paragraph will be: Security inks exploit the principle
bright. Since the distance, the rays travel change with the angle, that causes the vivid and constantly changing colours of a film
as you look at the surface, different colours look bright from of oil on water. The key is that the light is bouncing off two
different viewing angles. surfaces, that of the oil and that of the water layer below it.
When two rays of light meet each other after being reflected
Sol 141. from the different surfaces, they have each travelled slightly
From the above solution, we have been able to derive B as the different distances. Because in light, an electromagnetic wave,
first sentence of the correct arrangement, as it introduces the the peaks, and troughs of each ray then interfere either
constructively, to appear bright or destructively, to appear dim.
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The distance between the two rays determines which that women are unable to be free due to their financial
wavelengths, and hence colours, interfere constructively and look dependence on males.
bright. Since the distance, the rays travel change with the angle, R follows T since the word 'they' mentioned in R obviously
as you look at the surface, different colours look bright from
refer the women mentioned in T.
different viewing angles.
S comes last since it also gives information on the subject
Sol 144. of economic dependence and subjugation of women.
The correct answer is option (3) i.e. R This leaves Q as the second sentence.
The correct order is 1QP4TRS.

Hence the correct answer is option 1.  
The first sentence is already given. Since we aren't sure
which sentence comes second, we can try to track the Sol 147.
order of the rest of the sentences first. The correct answer is option (4) i.e. S
Sentence P should come before 4 (which is already given)
since 4 says that socialist feminism rejects radical

feminism's claim. A general aspect of radical feminism is
there in P which means that P comes before 4.
T comes after 4 since it says what socialist feminists do
which sentence comes second, we can try to track the
after they reject radical feminism's claim, they say
order of the rest of the sentences first.
that women are unable to be free due to their financial
dependence on males. since 4 says that socialist feminism rejects radical
R follows T since the word 'they' mentioned in R obviously feminism's claim. A general aspect of radical feminism is
refer the women mentioned in T. there in P which means that P comes before 4.
S comes last since it also gives information on the subject T comes after 4 since it says what socialist feminists do
of economic dependence and subjugation of women. after they reject radical feminism's claim, they say
This leaves Q as the second sentence. that women are unable to be free due to their financial
dependence on males.
R follows T since the word 'they' mentioned in R obviously
The correct answer is option (2) i.e. Q This leaves Q as the second sentence.

order of the rest of the sentences first. The correct answer is option (5) i.e. T

feminism's claim. A general aspect of radical feminism is
there in P which means that P comes before 4.
T comes after 4 since it says what socialist feminists do
which sentence comes second, we can try to track the
after they reject radical feminism's claim, they say
order of the rest of the sentences first.
that women are unable to be free due to their financial
dependence on males. since 4 says that socialist feminism rejects radical
R follows T since the word 'they' mentioned in R obviously feminism's claim. A general aspect of radical feminism is
refer the women mentioned in T. there in P which means that P comes before 4.
S comes last since it also gives information on the subject T comes after 4 since it says what socialist feminists do
of economic dependence and subjugation of women. after they reject radical feminism's claim, they say
This leaves Q as the second sentence. that women are unable to be free due to their financial
dependence on males.
R follows T since the word 'they' mentioned in R obviously
The correct answer is option (1) i.e. P This leaves Q as the second sentence.

order of the rest of the sentences first. The first sentence is given.
Sentence P should come before 4 (which is already given) T is the second sentence as it says which all states took part in
the competition. It is necessary to state who all took part before
introducing the type of games.
feminism's claim. A general aspect of radical feminism is This is why R is the third sentence.
there in P which means that P comes before 4. The 4th sentence is already given. It is followed by Q since it
T comes after 4 since it says what socialist feminists do gives us more idea about the postponing of conflicts. 4 and Q
after they reject radical feminism's claim, they say are an inseparable pair.
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S is next, since the words 'this idea' refers to the cessation of T is the second sentence as it says which all states took part in
conflicts mentioned in Q. Q and S are an inseparable pair. the competition. It is necessary to state who all took part before
This leaves P as the last sentence. introducing the type of games.
The correct order is 1TR4QSP. This is why R is the third sentence.
The final paragraph is: The 4th sentence is already given. It is followed by Q since it
The Ancient Olympic Games were religious and athletic festivals gives us more idea about the postponing of conflicts. 4 and Q
held every four years at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, are an inseparable pair.
Greece. The competition was among representatives of S is next, since the words 'this idea' refers to the cessation of
several city-states and kingdoms of Ancient Greece. These conflicts mentioned in Q. Q and S are an inseparable pair.
Games featured mainly athletic but also combat sports such as This leaves P as the last sentence.
wrestling and the pankration, horse, and chariot racing events. It The correct order is 1TR4QSP.
has been widely written that during the Games, all conflicts among The final paragraph is:
the participating citystates were postponed until the Games were The Ancient Olympic Games were religious and athletic festivals
finished. This cessation of hostilities was known as the Olympic held every four years at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia,
peace or truce. This idea is a modern myth because the Greeks Greece. The competition was among representatives of
never suspended their wars. The truce did allow those religious several city-states and kingdoms of Ancient Greece. These
pilgrims who were travelling to Olympia to pass through warring Games featured mainly athletic but also combat sports such as
territories unmolested because they were protected by Zeus.  wrestling and the pankration, horse, and chariot racing events. It
Hence the correct answer is option 5. has been widely written that during the Games, all conflicts among
the participating citystates were postponed until the Games were
Sol 150. finished. This cessation of hostilities was known as the Olympic
The first sentence is given. peace or truce. This idea is a modern myth because the Greeks
T is the second sentence as it says which all states took part in never suspended their wars. The truce did allow those religious
the competition. It is necessary to state who all took part before pilgrims who were travelling to Olympia to pass through warring
introducing the type of games. territories unmolested because they were protected by Zeus. 
This is why R is the third sentence. Hence the correct answer is option 1.
The 4th sentence is already given. It is followed by Q since it
gives us more idea about the postponing of conflicts. 4 and Q Sol 153.
are an inseparable pair. The first sentence is given.
S is next, since the words 'this idea' refers to the cessation of T is the second sentence as it says which all states took part in
conflicts mentioned in Q. Q and S are an inseparable pair. the competition. It is necessary to state who all took part before
This leaves P as the last sentence. introducing the type of games.
The correct order is 1TR4QSP. This is why R is the third sentence.
The final paragraph is: The 4th sentence is already given. It is followed by Q since it
The Ancient Olympic Games were religious and athletic festivals gives us more idea about the postponing of conflicts. 4 and Q
held every four years at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, are an inseparable pair.
Greece. The competition was among representatives of S is next, since the words 'this idea' refers to the cessation of
several city-states and kingdoms of Ancient Greece. These conflicts mentioned in Q. Q and S are an inseparable pair.
Games featured mainly athletic but also combat sports such as This leaves P as the last sentence.
wrestling and the pankration, horse, and chariot racing events. It The correct order is 1TR4QSP.
has been widely written that during the Games, all conflicts among The final paragraph is:
the participating citystates were postponed until the Games were The Ancient Olympic Games were religious and athletic festivals
finished. This cessation of hostilities was known as the Olympic held every four years at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia,
peace or truce. This idea is a modern myth because the Greeks Greece. The competition was among representatives of
never suspended their wars. The truce did allow those religious several city-states and kingdoms of Ancient Greece. These
pilgrims who were travelling to Olympia to pass through warring Games featured mainly athletic but also combat sports such as
territories unmolested because they were protected by Zeus.  wrestling and the pankration, horse, and chariot racing events. It
Hence the correct answer is option 2. has been widely written that during the Games, all conflicts among
the participating citystates were postponed until the Games were
Sol 151. finished. This cessation of hostilities was known as the Olympic
The first sentence is given. peace or truce. This idea is a modern myth because the Greeks
T is the second sentence as it says which all states took part in never suspended their wars. The truce did allow those religious
the competition. It is necessary to state who all took part before pilgrims who were travelling to Olympia to pass through warring
introducing the type of games. territories unmolested because they were protected by Zeus. 
This is why R is the third sentence. Hence the correct answer is option 3.
The 4th sentence is already given. It is followed by Q since it
gives us more idea about the postponing of conflicts. 4 and Q Sol 154.
are an inseparable pair. The first sentence is given which talks about gender inequality. Q
S is next since the words 'this idea' refers to the cessation of should be the second sentence since it talks about bringing
conflicts mentioned in Q. Q and S are an inseparable pair. equality- "...to equalize the value of both genders."
This leaves P as the last sentence. S is the third sentence since it starts with 'hence', it offers a solution
The correct order is 1TR4QSP. to the problem of attaining equality as mentioned in the previous
The final paragraph is: sentence.
The Ancient Olympic Games were religious and athletic festivals 4th sentence is given. It should be followed by T, since 4 addresses
held every four years at the sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, inequalities between men and women and T talks about how
Greece. The competition was among representatives of equality is every woman's right.
several city-states and kingdoms of Ancient Greece. These Next is P which is the 6th sentence followed by R. They are an
Games featured mainly athletic but also combat sports such as inseparable pair. The word 'they' mentioned in R refers to the
wrestling and the pankration, horse, and chariot racing events. It women mentioned in P.
has been widely written that during the Games, all conflicts among Therefore R is the last sentence.
the participating citystates were postponed until the Games were The correct order is 1QS4TPR.
finished. This cessation of hostilities was known as the Olympic Hence the correct answer is option 3.
peace or truce. This idea is a modern myth because the Greeks
never suspended their wars. The truce did allow those religious Sol 155.
pilgrims who were travelling to Olympia to pass through warring The first sentence is given which talks about gender inequality. Q
territories unmolested because they were protected by Zeus.  should be the second sentence since it talks about bringing
Hence the correct answer is option 4. equality- "...to equalize the value of both genders."
S is the third sentence since it starts with 'hence', it offers a solution
Sol 152. to the problem of attaining equality as mentioned in the previous
The first sentence is given. sentence.
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4th sentence is given. It should be followed by T, since 4 addresses introducing us to the reasons behind such loss of species. This
inequalities between men and women and T talks about how continues with the third sentence. The fourth sentence is Q. The
equality is every woman's right. sentence mentions 'these factors' referring to the reasons
Next is P which is the 6th sentence followed by R. They are an mentioned in the second and third sentence. The fifth sentence is
inseparable pair. The word 'they' mentioned in R refers to the S. Here, the passage is trying to draw parallels of the current
women mentioned in P. events with the past. And the last sentence must be T.
Therefore R is the last sentence. Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage
The correct order is 1QS4TPR. is RP3QS6T.
Sol 161.
Sol 156. It is clear that the passage is about environment. In particular, it
The first sentence is given which talks about gender inequality. Q is about how oceans are facing an unprecedented loss of
should be the second sentence since it talks about bringing species. So the first sentence must be R.  It introduces us to the
equality- "...to equalize the value of both genders." theme of the passage. The second sentence must be P which is
S is the third sentence since it starts with 'hence', it offers a solution introducing us to the reasons behind such loss of species. This
to the problem of attaining equality as mentioned in the previous continues with the third sentence. The fourth sentence is Q. The
sentence. sentence mentions 'these factors' referring to the reasons
4th sentence is given. It should be followed by T, since 4 mentioned in the second and third sentence. The fifth sentence is
addresses inequalities between men and women and T talks S. Here, the passage is trying to draw parallels of the current
about how equality is every woman's right. events with the past. And the last sentence must be T.
Next is P which is the 6th sentence followed by R. They are an Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage
inseparable pair. The word 'they' mentioned in R refers to the is RP3QS6T.
women mentioned in P.
Therefore R is the last sentence. Sol 162.
The correct order is 1QS4TPR. It is clear that the passage is about environment. In particular, it
Hence the correct answer is option 5. is about how oceans are facing an unprecedented loss of
species. So the first sentence must be R.  It introduces us to the
Sol 157. theme of the passage. The second sentence must be P which is
The first sentence is given which talks about gender inequality. Q introducing us to the reasons behind such loss of species. This
should be the second sentence since it talks about bringing continues with the third sentence. The fourth sentence is Q. The
equality- "...to equalize the value of both genders." sentence mentions 'these factors' referring to the reasons
S is the third sentence since it starts with 'hence', it offers a solution mentioned in the second and third sentence. The fifth sentence is
to the problem of attaining equality as mentioned in the previous S. Here, the passage is trying to draw parallels of the current
sentence. events with the past. And the last sentence must be T.
4th sentence is given. It should be followed by T, since 4 addresses Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage
inequalities between men and women and T talks about how is RP3QS6T.
equality is every woman's right.
Next is P which is the 6th sentence followed by R. They are an Sol 163.
inseparable pair. The word 'they' mentioned in R refers to the It is clear that the passage is about environment. In particular, it
women mentioned in P. is about how oceans are facing an unprecedented loss of
Therefore R is the last sentence. species. So the first sentence must be R.  It introduces us to the
The correct order is 1QS4TPR. theme of the passage. The second sentence must be P which is
Hence the correct answer is option 2. introducing us to the reasons behind such loss of species. This
continues with the third sentence. The fourth sentence is Q. The
Sol 158. sentence mentions 'these factors' referring to the reasons
The first sentence is given which talks about gender inequality. Q mentioned in the second and third sentence. The fifth sentence is
should be the second sentence since it talks about bringing S. Here, the passage is trying to draw parallels of the current
equality- "...to equalize the value of both genders." events with the past. And the last sentence must be T.
S is the third sentence since it starts with 'hence', it offers a Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage
solution to the problem of attaining equality as mentioned in is RP3QS6T.
the previous sentence.
4th sentence is given. It should be followed by T, since 4 addresses Sol 164.
inequalities between men and women and T talks about how The correct option is option 3 i.e. S
equality is every woman's right.
Next is P which is the 6th sentence followed by R. They are an
inseparable pair. The word 'they' mentioned in R refers to the
women mentioned in P.
Therefore R is the last sentence. The passage is related to the recent killings of policemen
The correct order is 1QS4TPR. in Jammu and Kashmir. The third sentence which is the
Hence the correct answer is option 4. fixed sentence starts with, ‘the killings.’ This means that in
the previous two sentences, these killings must have been
Sol 159.
discussed.
It is clear that the passage is about environment. In particular, it
is about how oceans are facing an unprecedented loss of So the first sentence must be T. Sentence T is giving us an
species. So the first sentence must be R.  It introduces us to the idea regarding the whole matter of killings.
theme of the passage. The second sentence must be P which is From sentence T, we learn that the administration is
introducing us to the reasons behind such loss of species. This telling policemen to not visit their families. So this is an
continues with the third sentence. The fourth sentence is Q. The advisory. So the next sentence is Q.
sentence mentions 'these factors' referring to the reasons Hence, the second sentence is Q.
mentioned in the second and third sentence. The fifth sentence is Third sentence is given.
S. Here, the passage is trying to draw parallels of the current The fourth sentence must be P. Since, this sentence tells
events with the past. And the last sentence must be T. us, why the policemen are being targeted.
Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage The fifth sentence is R, which completes the sentence P,
is RP3QS6T. since the fifth sentence R ends in 'live in'.
Sol 160. Sixth sentence is given.
It is clear that the passage is about environment. In particular, it And the last sentence must be S.
is about how oceans are facing an unprecedented loss of
species. So the first sentence must be R.  It introduces us to the The correct chronological order for the passage is TQ3PR6S.
theme of the passage. The second sentence must be P which is
 
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Sol 165. The fifth sentence is R, which completes the sentence P,
The correct option is option 1 i.e. R since the fifth sentence R ends in 'live in'.
Sixth sentence is given.
And the last sentence must be S.

The correct chronological order for the passage is TQ3PR6S.
The passage is related to the recent killings of policemen
in Jammu and Kashmir. The third sentence which is the Sol 168.
fixed sentence starts with, ‘the killings.’ This means that in The correct option is option 1 i.e. T
discussed.
So the first sentence must be T. Sentence T is giving us an
idea regarding the whole matter of killings.
From sentence T, we learn that the administration is The passage is related to the recent killings of policemen
telling policemen to not visit their families. So this is an in Jammu and Kashmir. The third sentence which is the
advisory. So the next sentence is Q. fixed sentence starts with, ‘the killings.’ This means that in
Hence, the second sentence is Q. the previous two sentences, these killings must have been
Third sentence is given. discussed.
The fourth sentence must be P. Since, this sentence tells So the first sentence must be T. Sentence T is giving us an
us, why the policemen are being targeted. idea regarding the whole matter of killings.
The fifth sentence is R, which completes the sentence P, From sentence T, we learn that the administration is
since the fifth sentence R ends in 'live in'. telling policemen to not visit their families. So this is an
Sixth sentence is given. advisory. So the next sentence is Q.
And the last sentence must be S. Hence, the second sentence is Q.
Third sentence is given.
The correct chronological order for the passage is TQ3PR6S. The fourth sentence must be P. Since, this sentence tells
us, why the policemen are being targeted.
Sol 166. The fifth sentence is R, which completes the sentence P,
The correct option is option 1 i.e. P since the fifth sentence R ends in 'live in'.
Sixth sentence is given.
And the last sentence must be S.

The correct chronological order for the passage is TQ3PR6S.
in Jammu and Kashmir. The third sentence which is the Sol 169.
fixed sentence starts with, ‘the killings.’ This means that in The correct answer is S.
discussed.
So the first sentence must be T. Sentence T is giving us an
idea regarding the whole matter of killings.
From sentence T, we learn that the administration is The second sentence starts with ''after'' This can be
telling policemen to not visit their families. So this is an related to sentence R to make it ''rescinded it after
advisory. So the next sentence is Q. Britain.......'' So sentence R is the first sentence.
Hence, the second sentence is Q. The third sentence is Q. When it says ''aborted effort'' it
Third sentence is given. refers to the first two sentences.
The fourth sentence must be P. Since, this sentence tells Sentence Q ends with a Person's name ''Assange'' and we
us, why the policemen are being targeted. have been given more information in this by the fourth
The fifth sentence is R, which completes the sentence P, sentence P.
since the fifth sentence R ends in 'live in'. The sixth sentence is. For the sixth and the seventh
Sixth sentence is given. sentences, we have two options left. One is T and the
And the last sentence must be S. other is S .
Now T must be the sixth sentence and S must be the
The correct chronological order for the passage is TQ3PR6S. seventh sentences because, sentence S explains us the
meaning of ''special designation.
Sol 167.
The correct option is option 3 i.e. Q The sequence is R2QP5TS.
Sol 170.
The correct answer is T.
in Jammu and Kashmir. The third sentence which is the
fixed sentence starts with, ‘the killings.’ This means that in
the previous two sentences, these killings must have been The second sentence starts with ''after'' This can be
discussed. related to sentence R to make it ''rescinded it after
So the first sentence must be T. Sentence T is giving us an Britain.......'' So sentence R is the first sentence.
idea regarding the whole matter of killings. The third sentence is Q. When it says ''aborted effort'' it
From sentence T, we learn that the administration is refers to the first two sentences.
telling policemen to not visit their families. So this is an Sentence Q ends with a Person's name ''Assange'' and we
advisory. So the next sentence is Q. have been given more information in this by the fourth
Hence, the second sentence is Q. sentence P.
Third sentence is given. The sixth sentence is. For the sixth and the seventh
The fourth sentence must be P. Since, this sentence tells sentences, we have two options left. One is T and the
us, why the policemen are being targeted. other is S .
seventh sentences because, sentence S explains us the
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meaning of ''special designation. R follows the 1st sentence logically. It explains what people can
do when they have power. 
The sequence is R2QP5TS. Q follows R referring to these people who can form a parliament 
P follows Q. In the parliament, the four aspects have to be
Sol 171. governed which will be directed by the people of the parliament
The correct answer is P. and how efficiently it works. 
S follows P. The efficiency of parliament depends on the citizens'
awareness of their representatives. 
T is the last sentence which provides a logical conclusion to the
topic. Contextually also, it is correct.
The second sentence starts with ''after'' This can be However, without the freedom of the press, all of this is moot.
related to sentence R to make it ''rescinded it after
Sol 175.
Britain.......'' So sentence R is the first sentence.
The correct answer is option 2 because the use of 'since' shows
The third sentence is Q. When it says ''aborted effort'' it
that a reason is being presented and after talking about the
refers to the first two sentences. efficient working of democracy, we have to show that how can
Sentence Q ends with a Person's name ''Assange'' and we citizens use their power to choose their representatives. 
have been given more information in this by the fourth  
sentence P. P follows Q. In parliament, the four aspects have to be governed
The sixth sentence is. For the sixth and the seventh which will be directed by the people of the parliament and how
sentences, we have two options left. One is T and the efficiently it works. 
other is S . S follows P. The efficiency of parliament depends on the citizens'
Now T must be the sixth sentence and S must be the awareness of their representatives. 
seventh sentences because, sentence S explains us the T is the last sentence which provides a logical conclusion to the
meaning of ''special designation. topic. Contextually also, it is correct.
Since democracy depends upon its citizens, these citizens
The sequence is R2QP5TS. must be wellinformed so that they can make political
decisions and elect their representatives appropriately.
Sol 172.
The correct answer is Q. Sol 176.
Here, R follows the 1st sentence logically. It explains what people
can do when they have power.
Q follows R referring to these people who can form a parliament 
P follows Q. In the parliament, the four aspects have to be
governed which will be directed by the people of the parliament
The second sentence starts with ''after'' This can be
and how efficiently it works. 
related to sentence R to make it ''rescinded it after S follows P. The efficiency of parliament depends on the citizens'
Britain.......'' So sentence R is the first sentence. awareness of their representatives. 
The third sentence is Q. When it says ''aborted effort'' it T is the last sentence which provides a logical conclusion to the
refers to the first two sentences. topic. Contextually also, it is correct.
Sentence Q ends with a Person's name ''Assange'' and we The correct answer is option 1 because we know that the first
have been given more information in this by the fourth sentence is talking about the power being in the hands of the
sentence P. people. So here, we will talk about what can people do with
The sixth sentence is. For the sixth and the seventh these powers
sentences, we have two options left. One is T and the
Sol 177.
other is S .
The correct answer is option 4 because now we know that we are
talking about what all powers people have, we will talk about the
seventh sentences because, sentence S explains us the representatives that have been chosen by these people by using
meaning of ''special designation. their powers.
Q follows R referring to these people who can form a parliament 
The sequence is R2QP5TS. P follows Q. In the parliament, the four aspects have to be
governed which will be directed by the people of the parliament
Sol 173.
The correct answer is R. S follows P. The efficiency of parliament depends on the citizens'
awareness of their representatives. 
T is the last sentence which provides a logical conclusion to the
topic. Contextually also, it is correct.
The second sentence starts with ''after'' This can be Sol 178.
related to sentence R to make it ''rescinded it after The correct answer is option 3 because after discussing what a
Britain.......'' So sentence R is the first sentence. democracy is and with whom does the power lie, we have to talk
The third sentence is Q. When it says ''aborted effort'' it about how will democracy work efficiently. 
refers to the first two sentences.  
Sentence Q ends with a Person's name ''Assange'' and we Q follows R referring to these people who can form a parliament 
have been given more information in this by the fourth P follows Q. In the parliament, the four aspects have to be
sentence P. governed which will be directed by the people of the parliament
The sixth sentence is. For the sixth and the seventh
S follows P. The efficiency of parliament depends on the citizens'
sentences, we have two options left. One is T and the awareness of their representatives. 
other is S . T is the last sentence which provides a logical conclusion to the
Now T must be the sixth sentence and S must be the topic. Contextually also, it is correct.
seventh sentences because, sentence S explains us the
meaning of ''special designation. Sol 179.
In the passage, the second and fifth sentences are given. This
The sequence is R2QP5TS. can give us more information about the first and sixth sentences.
The first sentence always introduces a topic and is independent
Sol 174. in its meaning.
The correct answer is option 5. Here, the second sentence talks about the theory of colour
psychology. So, the first sentence must have introduced it. Only
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sentence Q is independent in meaning and introduces colour by the second sentence. This means S must be the third
psychology. sentence.
So, Q must be the first sentence. So, R becomes the fourth sentence.
The fifth sentence talks about companies choosing specific The correct sequence then becomes QSRP or Q2SR5P.
colours. The sixth sentence, then, must also be connected to it. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
Only sentence P uses the pronoun 'them', which must be referring
to the noun 'companies' from the fifth sentence. Sol 183.
So, P becomes the sixth sentence. In the passage, the second and fifth sentences are given. This
The two remaining sentences must have a logical sequence to can give us more information about the first and sixth sentences.
them. Sentence S directly refers to a theory, which is mentioned The first sentence always introduces a topic and is independent
by the second sentence. This means S must be the third in its meaning.
sentence. Here, the second sentence talks about the theory of colour
So, R becomes the fourth sentence. psychology. So, the first sentence must have introduced it. Only
The correct sequence then becomes QSRP or Q2SR5P. sentence Q is independent in meaning and introduces colour
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. psychology.
So, Q must be the first sentence.
Sol 180. The fifth sentence talks about companies choosing specific
In the passage, the second and fifth sentences are given. This colours. The sixth sentence, then, must also be connected to it.
can give us more information about the first and sixth sentences. Only sentence P uses the pronoun 'them', which must be referring
The first sentence always introduces a topic and is independent to the noun 'companies' from the fifth sentence.
in its meaning. So, P becomes the sixth sentence.
Here, the second sentence talks about the theory of colour The two remaining sentences must have a logical sequence to
psychology. So, the first sentence must have introduced it. Only them. Sentence S directly refers to a theory, which is mentioned
sentence Q is independent in meaning and introduces colour by the second sentence. This means S must be the third
psychology. sentence.
So, Q must be the first sentence. So, R becomes the fourth sentence.
The fifth sentence talks about companies choosing specific The correct sequence then becomes QSRP or Q2SR5P.
colours. The sixth sentence, then, must also be connected to it. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.
Only sentence P uses the pronoun 'them', which must be referring
to the noun 'companies' from the fifth sentence. Sol 184.
So, P becomes the sixth sentence. The correct answer is option 2, i.e., C.
The two remaining sentences must have a logical sequence to The opening or the first sentence of the correct arrangement
them. Sentence S directly refers to a theory, which is mentioned must introduce the subject of the passage.
by the second sentence. This means S must be the third Out of all the given sentences, the sentence that introduces the
sentence. subjects of the passage, i.e. the concept of a 'nation-state', is C.
So, R becomes the fourth sentence. Therefore, C forms the 1st sentence of our correct arrangement,
The correct sequence then becomes QSRP or Q2SR5P. making option 2 as the right answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. The correct order of sentences is CBEFAD.
Sol 181. Sol 185.
In the passage, the second and fifth sentences are given. This From the above solution, we have been able to derive C as the
can give us more information about the first and sixth sentences. first sentence of the correct arrangement, as it introduces the
The first sentence always introduces a topic and is independent subject of the passage, i.e. the concept of a 'nation-state'.
in its meaning. Sentence B talks about one type of people living in a particular
Here, the second sentence talks about the theory of colour state. Hence it is the second sentence. Sentence E explains
psychology. So, the first sentence must have introduced it. Only another type of people living in a particular state. So logically
sentence Q is independent in meaning and introduces colour speaking both of these sentences should be together in the
psychology. correct arrangement. The beginning of sentence E with 'then
So, Q must be the first sentence. there are' confirms that E follows B.
The fifth sentence talks about companies choosing specific Therefore, we may conclude that E or option 1 makes the right
colours. The sixth sentence, then, must also be connected to it. answer to this question.
Only sentence P uses the pronoun 'them', which must be referring The correct order of sentences is CBEFAD.
to the noun 'companies' from the fifth sentence.
So, P becomes the sixth sentence. Sol 186.
The two remaining sentences must have a logical sequence to To derive the fifth sentence of the correct arrangement, it is
them. Sentence S directly refers to a theory, which is mentioned imperative to find out the first four sentences of the correct
by the second sentence. This means S must be the third arrangement.
sentence. From the above solutions, we have been able to derive C as the
So, R becomes the fourth sentence. first sentence, as per the question, B as the second sentence, E as
The correct sequence then becomes QSRP or Q2SR5P. the third sentence and F as the fourth sentence of the
Therefore, the correct answer is option 2. arrangement.
At this point, we are able to derive that the first four sentences of
Sol 182. the correct arrangement are CBEF.
In the passage, the second and fifth sentences are given. This To form the 5th sentence of the right arrangement, we are left
can give us more information about the first and sixth sentences. with A and D. While A talks about 'criticism' and ends with the
The first sentence always introduces a topic and is independent claim that it 'is virtually everywhere a fiction', D further talks
in its meaning. about this 'fiction' mentioned in A. This tells us that clearly A is
Here, the second sentence talks about the theory of colour followed by D, making A as the fifth sentence of the
psychology. So, the first sentence must have introduced it. Only arrangement.
sentence Q is independent in meaning and introduces colour Also, reading of all the four sentences indicates that A is
psychology. criticizing the nations mentioned in F. Therefore, F is followed by
So, Q must be the first sentence. A.
The fifth sentence talks about companies choosing specific At this point, we are able to derive that the first five sentences of
colours. The sixth sentence, then, must also be connected to it. the correct arrangement are CBEFA.
Only sentence P uses the pronoun 'them', which must be referring Hence, A or option 5 forms the right answer.
to the noun 'companies' from the fifth sentence. The correct order of sentences is CBEFAD.
So, P becomes the sixth sentence.
The two remaining sentences must have a logical sequence to Sol 187.
them. Sentence S directly refers to a theory, which is mentioned To derive the last sentence of the correct arrangement, it is
imperative to find out the first five sentences of the correct
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arrangement. findings. Next sentence is (C) because it states the implications of
From the above solutions, we have been able to derive C as the these findings telling us that the best results will be produced
first sentence, as per the question, B as the second sentence, E as when the workout is done in one’s preferred time of the day. To
the third sentence, F as the fourth sentence and A as the fifth provide a suitable conclusion, (B) is the last sentence as it
sentence of the correct arrangement. summarizes the crux of the passage.
At this point, we are able to derive that the first five sentences of The correct sequence of the passage is EADCB.
the correct arrangement are CBEFA. The correct answer is option 5.
The only sentence that we are left with is D, which logically
makes it the last sentence of the arrangement. Also, it talks Sol 192.
about 'fiction' that has been mentioned in A. By reading the passage, we can understand the context of the
Now, we have been able to derive that after CBE, FAD forms the passage. The author states that the best workout time is not
correct arrangement, making CBEFAD. On the basis of this, we necessarily the morning time. So, we can start the passage with
can also state that D or option 3 makes the last sentence of the sentence (E) which introduces us to the subject and author’s
right arrangement. stand. The next statement could be (A) as it backs up the
Therefore, the correct arrangement is CBEFAD. author’s claim. It tells us about the research which suggests that
Hence, D or option 3 forms the right answer. the body could adapt to any workout time. This can be followed
by sentence (D) as it discusses further about the research and its
Sol 188. findings. Next sentence is (C) because it states the implications of
To derive the fourth sentence of the correct arrangement, it is these findings telling us that the best results will be produced
imperative to find out the first three sentences of the correct when the workout is done in one’s preferred time of the day. To
arrangement. provide a suitable conclusion, (B) is the last sentence as it
From the above solutions, we have been able to derive C as the summarizes the crux of the passage.
first sentence, as per the question, the second sentence of the The correct sequence of the passage is EADCB.
arrangement is B and E is the third sentence of the correct The correct answer is option 5.
arrangement.
At this point, we are able to derive that the first three sentences Sol 193.
of the correct arrangement are CBE. By reading the passage, we can understand the context of the
The ending note of the 3rd sentence, i.e. E talks about certain passage. The author states that the best workout time is not
members of national collectivities who live in other countries and necessarily the morning time. So, we can start the passage with
mock the concept of 'nation-state'. This is a negative sentence. sentence (E) which introduces us to the subject and author’s
The only sentence that continues with this negativity towards the stand. The next statement could be (A) as it backs up the
'nation-state' is F. The beginning of the sentence F with 'even author’s claim. It tells us about the research which suggests that
worse' indicates the even worse condition as compared to that the body could adapt to any workout time. This can be followed
mentioned in sentence E. Therefore, F logically follows E. by sentence (D) as it discusses further about the research and its
Hence, F or option 4 forms the right answer. findings. Next sentence is (C) because it states the implications of
The correct order of sentences is CBEFAD. these findings telling us that the best results will be produced
when the workout is done in one’s preferred time of the day. To
Sol 189. provide a suitable conclusion, (B) is the last sentence as it
By reading the passage, we can understand the context of the summarizes the crux of the passage.
passage. The author states that the best workout time is not The correct sequence of the passage is EADCB.
necessarily the morning time. So, we can start the passage with The correct answer is option 1.
sentence (E) which introduces us to the subject and author’s
stand. The next statement could be (A) as it backs up the Sol 194.
author’s claim. It tells us about the research which suggests that The seventh sentence would be option 4, i.e. India should at least
the body could adapt to any workout time. This can be followed now give high importance to the WHO warning about air
by sentence (D) as it discusses further the research and its pollution being the new tobacco.
findings. Next sentence is (C) because it states the implications of The first sentence talks about the situation of air pollution in the
these findings telling us that the best results will be produced entire north region in general.
when the workout is done in one’s preferred time of the day. To The second sentence described about the situation in Delhi and
provide a suitable conclusion, (B) is the last sentence as it cause of that pollution.
summarizes the crux of the passage. The third sentence then went on to describe the impact of that
The correct sequence of the passage is EADCB. pollution.
The correct answer is option 3. The fourth sentence then describes the factors through which the
situation is aggravated which culminates into India being heavily
Sol 190. polluted by Global standards
By reading the passage, we can understand the context of the When the fifth sentence has placed India in a global list of
passage. The author states that the best workout time is not polluted cities it becomes imperative to talk about global norms.
necessarily the morning time. So, we can start the passage with Sixth sentence talks about the repercussions of this high
sentence (E) which introduces us to the subject and author’s pollution level which is beyond the parameters set by WHO.
stand. The next statement could be (A) as it backs up the The complete arrangement is: 
author’s claim. It tells us about the research which suggests that Air pollution is choking several cities in the northern region once
the body could adapt to any workout time. This can be followed again, as changes in temperature and slowing winds trap soot,
by sentence (D) as it discusses further the research and its dust and fine particulate matter.  
findings. Next sentence is (C) because it states the implications of The National Capital Region is badly hit, as the burning of
these findings telling us that the best results will be produced agricultural residue in Punjab and Haryana is releasing large
when the workout is done in one’s preferred time of the day. To volumes of smoke containing, among other pollutants 
provide a suitable conclusion, (B) is the last sentence as it The stubble burning releases highly damaging fine particulates,
summarizes the crux of the passage. or PM2.5. The problem is aggravated by the burning of urban
The correct sequence of the passage is EADCB. waste, diesel soot, vehicular exhaust, road and construction dust,
The correct answer is option 4. and power generation. 
Although India has nine of the 10 most polluted cities in the
Sol 191. world, it has not taken consistent action on pollution. 
By reading the passage, we can understand the context of the Millions of people in these most polluted cities live with ambient
passage. The author states that the best workout time is not air quality that is well short of even the relaxed parameters the
necessarily the morning time. So, we can start the passage with country has set for fine particulates, compared with those of the
sentence (E) which introduces us to the subject and author’s World Health Organisation.  
stand. The next statement could be (A) as it backs up the India should at least now give high importance to the WHO
author’s claim. It tells us about the research which suggests that warning about air pollution being the new tobacco.  
the body could adapt to any workout time. This can be followed  The Centre and the State governments need to get into crisis
by sentence (D) as it discusses further the research and its
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mode to dramatically reduce emissions by addressing issues of Sol 197.
carbon emissions. The correct option is option 1, i.e. Tens of millions of its citizens
The seventh sentence continues the talk about WHO norms and live with ambient air quality that is well short of even the relaxed
also elaborates on the need to give heed to those warnings and parameters the country has set for fine particulates, compared
to take necessary steps. with those of the World Health Organisation(WHO).
The first sentence talks about the situation of air pollution in the
entire north region in general.
Sol 195. The second sentence described about the situation in Delhi and
The correct answer is option 5, i.e. The National Capital Region is cause of that pollution.
badly hit, as the burning of agricultural residue in Punjab and The third sentence then went on to describe the impact of that
Haryana is releasing large volumes of smoke containing, among pollution.
other pollutants. The fourth sentence then describes the factors through which the
The first sentence talks about the situation of air pollution in the situation is aggravated which culminates into India being heavily
entire north region in general. polluted by Global standards
It is after this general description of the situation that we will When the fifth sentence has placed India in a global list of
proceed to describe about the situation of air pollution in polluted cities it becomes imperative to talk about global norms.
particular region of North India, i.e. Delhi. It also states the The complete arrangement is: 
reasons of the cause of this pollution. Air pollution is choking several cities in the northern region once
The complete arrangement is: 15342876  again, as changes in temperature and slowing winds trap soot,
Air pollution is choking several cities in the northern region once dust and fine particulate matter.  
again, as changes in temperature and slowing winds trap soot, The National Capital Region is badly hit, as the burning of
dust and fine particulate matter.   agricultural residue in Punjab and Haryana is releasing large
The National Capital Region is badly hit, as the burning of volumes of smoke containing, among other pollutants 
agricultural residue in Punjab and Haryana is releasing large The stubble burning releases highly damaging fine particulates,
volumes of smoke containing, among other pollutants  or PM2.5. The problem is aggravated by the burning of urban
The stubble burning releases highly damaging fine particulates, waste, diesel soot, vehicular exhaust, road and construction dust,
or PM2.5. The problem is aggravated by the burning of urban and power generation. 
waste, diesel soot, vehicular exhaust, road and construction dust, Although India has nine of the 10 most polluted cities in the
and power generation.  world, it has not taken consistent action on pollution. 
Although India has nine of the 10 most polluted cities in the Millions of people in these most polluted cities live with ambient
world, it has not taken consistent action on pollution.  air quality that is well short of even the relaxed parameters the
Millions of people in these most polluted cities live with ambient country has set for fine particulates, compared with those of the
air quality that is well short of even the relaxed parameters the World Health Organisation.  
country has set for fine particulates, compared with those of the India should at least now give high importance to the WHO
World Health Organisation.   warning about air pollution being the new tobacco.  
India should at least now give high importance to the WHO  The Centre and the State governments need to get into crisis
warning about air pollution being the new tobacco.   mode to dramatically reduce emissions by addressing issues of
The Centre and the State governments need to get into crisis carbon emissions.
mode to dramatically reduce emissions by addressing issues of Sixth sentence would now talk about the repercussions of this
carbon emissions. high pollution level which is beyond the parameters set by WHO.
So it would be the 2nd sentence.
Sol 198.
Sol 196. The sequence after rearrangement is 'EFACDB'.
The correct option is option 1, i.e. The stubble burning releases The correct answer is option 2.
highly damaging fine particulates, or PM2.5. After rearrangement, the first sentence will be Sentence E.
The first sentence talks about the situation of air pollution in the The first sentence of a paragraph usually introduces the main
entire north region in general. theme, character or topic of the paragraph. The above
The second sentence described about the situation in Delhi and paragraph is about a report on the future of AI in India. Sentence
cause of that pollution. E introduces us to the report and its subject matter.
The third sentence directly follows the second sentence as it now The next sentence will be F. It logically follows the first sentence
describes the impact of the burning of agricultural residues in and elaborates on the subject matter of the report. The rest of
Punjab and Haryana. It talks about the release of particulate the sentences talk about key points of the report. Therefore the
matter which is a consequence of events mentioned in the third sentence would be A which declares what is contained in
second sentence. the sentences that will follow it.
The complete arrangement is:  The next sentence would be C. Sentence C and D both talk
Air pollution is choking several cities in the northern region once about how AI technology benefits users. This fact is introduced in
again, as changes in temperature and slowing winds trap soot, sentence C. Sentence A talks about highlights of the report and
dust and fine particulate matter.   sentence C contains the word 'notes the report'. This is a linker
The National Capital Region is badly hit, as the burning of between the two sentences. The next sentence would be
agricultural residue in Punjab and Haryana is releasing large Sentence D as it talks about how exactly people have been
volumes of smoke containing, among other pollutants  engaged with AI technology.
The stubble burning releases highly damaging fine particulates, The sentence that can be inserted between C and D is given in
or PM2.5. The problem is aggravated by the burning of urban option 2. It talks about how consumers are rapidly using AI
waste, diesel soot, vehicular exhaust, road and construction dust, technology on a daily basis. Both C and D also mention the
and power generation.  same thing.
Although India has nine of the 10 most polluted cities in the Rest of the options make the opposite assertion.
world, it has not taken consistent action on pollution. 
Millions of people in these most polluted cities live with ambient Sol 199.
air quality that is well short of even the relaxed parameters the The sequence after rearrangement is 'EFACDB'.
country has set for fine particulates, compared with those of the The correct answer is option 3.
World Health Organisation.   After rearrangement, the first sentence will be 'Sentence E'.
India should at least now give high importance to the WHO The first sentence of a paragraph usually introduces the main
warning about air pollution being the new tobacco.   theme, character or topic of the paragraph. The above
 The Centre and the State governments need to get into crisis paragraph is about a report on the future of AI in India.
mode to dramatically reduce emissions by addressing issues of Sentence E introduces us to the report and its subject matter.
carbon emissions. The next sentence will be F.
Hence option 1 would be the third sentence. It logically follows the first sentence and elaborates on the
subject matter of the report.
  The sentence that can be inserted between the two without
  changing the meaning of the passage is given in option 3.
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The sentence tells us the name of the author of the report. Option four (4) gives the tone of this having implication
This meaningfully fits between the two sentences. on political parties.
This is further gets ascertained by the sentence Q
Sol 200.
mentioning on the various wings of parties. Hence, Q will
The sequence after rearrangement is 'EFACDB'.
be the fifth sentence.
The correct answer is option 1.
After rearrangement, the first sentence will be 'Sentence E'. The This takes to a further detail by the sentence R on where
first sentence of a paragraph usually introduces the main theme, the political party has still good hold. Hence, R will be the
character or topic of the paragraph. sixth sentence.
The above paragraph is about a report on the future of AI in And then at last sentence P which tells where that
India. Sentence E introduces us to the report and its subject particular party has lost its hold. Hence, P will be the
matter. seventh sentence.
The next sentence will be F. It logically follows the first sentence Hence, the arrangement is S2T4QRP.
and elaborates on the subject matter of the report. Thus, from the above arrangement, option five is the
The rest of the sentences talk about key points of the report. correct answer.
Therefore the third sentence would be A which declares what is
contained in the sentences that will follow it. Sol 204.
The next sentence would be C. Sentence C and D both talk The correct answer is option 4 i.e. S
about how AI technology benefits users. This fact is introduced in
sentence C. Sentence A talks about highlights of the report and
sentence C contains the word 'notes the report'. This is a linker
between the two sentences.
The next sentence would be Sentence D as it talks about how
S is the first sentence as it introduces us to the context of
exactly people have been engaged with AI technology.
The last sentence would be B which talks about the drawback of communal violence.
policymakers. S is backed by the second (2) sentence.
Therefore the correct sequence is EFACDB. T is the third sentence and the link is “communal violence
breaking in districts that were home to the Tagores and
Sol 201. the seat of the so-called Bengal Renaissance.”
The sequence after rearrangement is 'EFACDB' Option four (4) gives the tone of this having implication
The correct answer is option 4. on political parties.
The paragraph discusses a report on AI policy in India in the This is further gets ascertained by the sentence Q
wake of China making rapid progress in the field. mentioning on the various wings of parties. Hence, Q will
The report discusses the growth of AI in India and the areas be the fifth sentence.
where public policy needs to be strengthened.
This takes to a further detail by the sentence R on where
The sentence which is not out of context is given in option 4. It
talks about infrastructure as a field where policy needs to be the political party has still good hold. Hence, R will be the
strengthened for better implementation of AI. sixth sentence.
And then at last sentence P which tells where that
Sol 202. particular party has lost its hold. Hence, P will be the
The correct answer is option 5 i.e. P seventh sentence.
Thus, from the above arrangement, option four is the
correct answer.
Sol 205.
S is the first sentence as it introduces us to the context of The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Q
communal violence.
S is backed by the second (2) sentence.
T is the third sentence and the link is “communal violence
the seat of the so-called Bengal Renaissance.” S is the first sentence as it introduces us to the context of
Option four (4) gives the tone of this having implication communal violence.
on political parties. S is backed by the second (2) sentence.
This is further gets ascertained by the sentence Q T is the third sentence and the link is “communal violence
mentioning on the various wings of parties. Hence, Q will breaking in districts that were home to the Tagores and
be the fifth sentence. the seat of the so-called Bengal Renaissance.”
This takes to a further detail by the sentence R on where Option four (4) gives the tone of this having implication
the political party has still good hold. Hence, R will be the on political parties.
sixth sentence. This is further gets ascertained by the sentence Q
And then at last sentence P which tells where that mentioning on the various wings of parties. Hence, Q will
particular party has lost its hold. Hence, P will be the be the fifth sentence.
seventh sentence. This takes to a further detail by the sentence R on where
Hence, the arrangement is S2T4QRP. the political party has still good hold. Hence, R will be the
Thus, from the above arrangement, option 5 is the correct sixth sentence.
answer. And then at last sentence P which tells where that
particular party has lost its hold. Hence, P will be the
Sol 203. seventh sentence.
The correct answer is option 5 i.e. R Hence, the arrangement is S2T4QRP.
Thus, from the above arrangement, option four is the
correct answer.
Sol 206.
S is the first sentence as it introduces us to the context of The correct answer is option 3 i.e. T
communal violence.
S is backed by the second (2) sentence.
T is the third sentence and the link is “communal violence
the seat of the so-called Bengal Renaissance.”
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S is the first sentence as it introduces us to the context of justification to why it’s not a good idea to curb gold imports. This
communal violence. leads to the seventh or last sentence T which takes us back as to
S is backed by the second (2) sentence. why or what is so bothering for Indian Govt. to take such curb
T is the third sentence and the link is “communal violence measures.
breaking in districts that were home to the Tagores and Thus, the correct chronological order for the passage
is R2P4QST.
the seat of the so-called Bengal Renaissance.”
The ordered paragraph will be: The government wants to
Option four (4) gives the tone of this having implication reimpose curbs on gold imports after Diwali to discourage
on political parties. people from buying gold. That’s not a good idea. Any attempt to
This is further gets ascertained by the sentence Q curb demand artificially through quantitative restrictions or
mentioning on the various wings of parties. Hence, Q will higher import duties will only encourage more smuggling and
be the fifth sentence. revive the unauthorised hawala market. However, the
This takes to a further detail by the sentence R on where government is worried that the surge in gold imports could
the political party has still good hold. Hence, R will be the undermine India’s balance of payment’s position.
sixth sentence.
And then at last sentence P which tells where that Sol 210.
particular party has lost its hold. Hence, P will be the Option 2 is the correct answer.
R is the first sentence as it introduces us to the subject or context
seventh sentence.
of government planning to reimpose curbs on gold imports. This
Hence, the arrangement is S2T4QRP. is taken forward by the second sentence to mention the reason.
Thus, from the above arrangement, option 3 is the correct The third sentences P gives the contradiction as to it would not
answer. be a good idea which is then backed by 4. This leads to the fifth
sentence Q stating the ways how import curbs will be done
Sol 207. which in turn leads way to the sixth sentence S that gives the
Option 1 is the correct answer. justification to why it’s not a good idea to curb gold imports. This
R is the first sentence as it introduces us to the subject or context leads to the seventh or last sentence T which takes us back as to
of government planning to reimpose curbs on gold imports. This why or what is so bothering for Indian Govt. to take such curb
is taken forward by the second sentence to mention the reason. measures.
The third sentences P gives the contradiction as to it would not Thus, the correct chronological order for the passage
be a good idea which is then backed by 4. This leads to the fifth is R2P4QST.
sentence Q stating the ways how import curbs will be done The ordered paragraph will be: The government wants to
which in turn leads way to the sixth sentence S that gives the reimpose curbs on gold imports after Diwali to discourage
justification to why it’s not a good idea to curb gold imports. This people from buying gold. That’s not a good idea. Any attempt to
leads to the seventh or last sentence T which takes us back as to curb demand artificially through quantitative restrictions or
why or what is so bothering for Indian Govt. to take such curb higher import duties will only encourage more smuggling and
measures. revive the unauthorised hawala market. However, the
Thus, the correct chronological order for the passage government is worried that the surge in gold imports could
is R2P4QST. undermine India’s balance of payment’s position.
reimpose curbs on gold imports after Diwali to discourage Sol 211.
people from buying gold. That’s not a good idea. Any attempt to Option 3 is the correct answer.
curb demand artificially through quantitative restrictions or R is the first sentence as it introduces us to the subject or context
higher import duties will only encourage more smuggling and of government planning to reimpose curbs on gold imports. This
revive the unauthorised hawala market. However, the is taken forward by the second sentence to mention the reason.
government is worried that the surge in gold imports could The third sentences P gives the contradiction as to it would not
undermine India’s balance of payment’s position. be a good idea which is then backed by 4. This leads to the fifth
sentence Q stating the ways how import curbs will be done
Sol 208. which in turn leads way to the sixth sentence S that gives the
Option 4 is the correct answer. justification to why it’s not a good idea to curb gold imports. This
R is the first sentence as it introduces us to the subject or context leads to the seventh or last sentence T which takes us back as to
of government planning to reimpose curbs on gold imports. This why or what is so bothering for Indian Govt. to take such curb
is taken forward by the second sentence to mention the reason. measures.
The third sentences P gives the contradiction as to it would not Thus, the correct chronological order for the passage
be a good idea which is then backed by 4. This leads to the fifth is R2P4QST.
sentence Q stating the ways how import curbs will be done The ordered paragraph will be: The government wants to
which in turn leads way to the sixth sentence S that gives the reimpose curbs on gold imports after Diwali to discourage
justification to why it’s not a good idea to curb gold imports. This people from buying gold. That’s not a good idea. Any attempt to
leads to the seventh or last sentence T which takes us back as to curb demand artificially through quantitative restrictions or
why or what is so bothering for Indian Govt. to take such curb higher import duties will only encourage more smuggling and
measures. revive the unauthorised hawala market. However, the
Thus, the correct chronological order for the passage government is worried that the surge in gold imports could
is R2P4QST. undermine India’s balance of payment’s position.
reimpose curbs on gold imports after Diwali to discourage Sol 212.
people from buying gold. That’s not a good idea. Any attempt to Reading  the  statements  carefully,  we  understand  that  the
curb demand artificially through quantitative restrictions or premise  of  these  sentences  is  based  on  the  ship  Titanic.  The
higher import duties will only encourage more smuggling and statement  (1)  clearly  begins  with  some  questions  as  one  can
revive the unauthorised hawala market. However, the conclude  this  from  the  phrase  that  follows  the  blank  :  ‘…  near
government is worried that the surge in gold imports could Belfast  in  Northern  Ireland,  helps  to  provide  answers  to  those
undermine India’s balance of payment’s position. questions.’
Statement  (A)  needs  a  precedent  because  of  the  use  of
Sol 209. conjunction but which is used to provide contrasting information.
Option 5 is the correct answer. Keeping this point in view, the statements CA form a logical pair.
R is the first sentence as it introduces us to the subject or context Following  the  same  argument,  ED  forms  a  logical  pair  as
of government planning to reimpose curbs on gold imports. This sentence E is the cause of the effect discussed in sentence D : ‘As
is taken forward by the second sentence to mention the reason. the White Star Line could not compete with its rival, the Cunard
The third sentences P gives the contradiction as to it would not Line,  for  speed,  it  concentrated  on  building  bigger  and  more
be a good idea which is then backed by 4. This leads to the fifth luxurious vessels to attract the rich and famous.’
sentence Q stating the ways how import curbs will be done Sentence (B) can follow (A) as it (A) mentions three huge vessels
which in turn leads way to the sixth sentence S that gives the which are being referred to as those huge liners in sentence (B).
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As  (B)  gives  a  suitable  introduction  to  the  White  Star  Shipping after (1), it will be difficult to place (B) in some other place in the
line, it will be logical to have (B) before ED. logical  sequence.  This  is  because  (B)  mentions  “the  definition  of
So, the correct sequence is CABED. the  Bermuda  Triangle”  is  different  to  different  people.  We  can
The statement (6) talks about the other purpose of Titanic. Based introduce  or  state  this  fact  immediately  after  giving  one  proper
on this context, a suitable phrase is expected in the blank. definition  of  Bermuda  Triangle  –  probably  in  the  blank  in
Therefore, the first sentence in the given sequence is (C), making sentence (1).
option 5 the correct answer. If  we  take  (B)  as  the  first  part  in  sequence,  this  can  be  followed
by  (A)  which  gives  information  regarding  the  Bermuda  Triangle
Sol 213. as gathered from different accounts / sources.
Reading  the  statements  carefully,  we  understand  that  the Next part in the sequence is (C) as it logically connects BA with
premise  of  these  sentences  is  based  on  the  ship  Titanic.  The ED.  (ED  should  be  the  last  part  of  the  sequence  because
statement  (1)  clearly  begins  with  some  questions  as  one  can sentence (6) talks about the tragedy discussed in (D) sentence)
conclude  this  from  the  phrase  that  follows  the  blank  :  ‘…  near Thus, the correct sequence is BACED
Belfast  in  Northern  Ireland,  helps  to  provide  answers  to  those Therefore, the correct answer is option 1 as (B) is the first part of
questions.’ the logical sequence.
Statement  (A)  needs  a  precedent  because  of  the  use  of
conjunction but which is used to provide contrasting information. Sol 217.
Keeping this point in view, the statements CA form a logical pair. The  sentence  in  (1)  probably  attempts  to  give  a  suitable
Following  the  same  argument,  ED  forms  a  logical  pair  as introduction to the Bermuda Triangle being discussed. The site is
sentence E is the cause of the effect discussed in sentence D : ‘As infamous  for  the  disappearance  of  several  aircraft  and  nautical
the White Star Line could not compete with its rival, the Cunard vessels.
Line,  for  speed,  it  concentrated  on  building  bigger  and  more Reading the sentences carefully, we find that ED forms a logical
luxurious vessels to attract the rich and famous.’ pair.  Sentence  E  explains  that  the  unexplained  disappearances
Sentence (B) can follow (A) as it (A) mentions three huge vessels did not capture the public’s attention until an infamous tragedy
which are being referred to as those huge liners in sentence (B). took place which is explained in sentence (D).
As  (B)  gives  a  suitable  introduction  to  the  White  Star  Shipping The sentence which follows (1) can be (A), (B) or (C) as these are
line, it will be logical to have (B) before ED. suitable.  However,  we  should  note  here  that  if  we  don’t  use  (B)
So, the correct sequence is CABED. after (1), it will be difficult to place (B) in some other place in the
The statement (6) talks about the other purpose of Titanic. Based logical  sequence.  This  is  because  (B)  mentions  “the  definition  of
on this context, a suitable phrase is expected in the blank. the  Bermuda  Triangle”  is  different  to  different  people.  We  can
Therefore, the fifth sentence in the given sequence is (D), making introduce  or  state  this  fact  immediately  after  giving  one  proper
option 4 the correct answer. definition  of  Bermuda  Triangle  –  probably  in  the  blank  in
sentence (1).
Sol 214. If  we  take  (B)  as  the  first  part  in  sequence,  this  can  be  followed
To understand which sentence would be suitable to fill the blank by  (A)  which  gives  information  regarding  the  Bermuda  Triangle
given in sentence (1), we need to carefully read the sentence that as gathered from different accounts / sources.
follows  the  blank.  Here,  the  phrase  ‘helps  to  provide  answers  to Next part in the sequence is (C) as it logically connects BA with
those questions’ clearly indicates that some questions are being ED.  (ED  should  be  the  last  part  of  the  sequence  because
asked in the blank. So, we can eliminate option 1 and 5. As there sentence (6) talks about the tragedy discussed in (D) sentence)
is  more  than  one  question  being  asked,  we  can  also  eliminate Thus, the correct sequence is BACED
option 2 as it asks only one question. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4 as (D) is the last part of
Option 3 seems to be a proper fit. the sequence arranging the sentences logically.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. Note – This is one of the instances where candidates can answer
without  solving  the  entire  question.  This  is  advisable  when  the
Sol 215. candidate  attempts  the  question  in  the  last  few  minutes  of  the
Reading  the  statements  carefully,  we  understand  that  the exam. One quick glance suggests that (D) should be before (6) as
premise  of  these  sentences  is  based  on  the  ship  Titanic.  The (D) alone talks about the Navy Cargo Ship Cyclops mentioned in
statement  (1)  clearly  begins  with  some  questions  as  one  can (6).  So,  without  any  hesitation,  the  candidate  can  attempt  this
conclude  this  from  the  phrase  that  follows  the  blank  :  ‘…  near question.  Such  tricks  and  knacks  develop  with  time  through
Belfast  in  Northern  Ireland,  helps  to  provide  answers  to  those rigorous practice.
questions.’
Statement  (A)  needs  a  precedent  because  of  the  use  of Sol 218.
conjunction but which is used to provide contrasting information. The  sentence  in  (1)  probably  attempts  to  give  a  suitable
Keeping this point in view, the statements CA form a logical pair. introduction to the Bermuda Triangle being discussed. The site is
Following  the  same  argument,  ED  forms  a  logical  pair  as infamous  for  the  disappearance  of  several  aircraft  and  nautical
sentence E is the cause of the effect discussed in sentence D : ‘As vessels.
the White Star Line could not compete with its rival, the Cunard Reading the sentences carefully, we find that ED forms a logical
Line,  for  speed,  it  concentrated  on  building  bigger  and  more pair.  Sentence  E  explains  that  the  unexplained  disappearances
luxurious vessels to attract the rich and famous.’ did not capture the public’s attention until an infamous tragedy
Sentence (B) can follow (A) as it (A) mentions three huge vessels took place which is explained in sentence (D).
which are being referred to as those huge liners in sentence (B). The sentence which follows (1) can be (A), (B) or (C) as these are
As  (B)  gives  a  suitable  introduction  to  the  White  Star  Shipping suitable.  However,  we  should  note  here  that  if  we  don’t  use  (B)
line, it will be logical to have (B) before ED. after (1), it will be difficult to place (B) in some other place in the
So, the correct sequence is CABED. logical  sequence.  This  is  because  (B)  mentions  “the  definition  of
The statement (6) talks about the other purpose of Titanic. Based the  Bermuda  Triangle”  is  different  to  different  people.  We  can
on this context, a suitable phrase is expected in the blank. introduce  or  state  this  fact  immediately  after  giving  one  proper
Therefore,  the  second  sentence  in  the  given  sequence  is  (A), definition  of  Bermuda  Triangle  –  probably  in  the  blank  in
making option 3 the correct answer. sentence (1).
If  we  take  (B)  as  the  first  part  in  sequence,  this  can  be  followed
Sol 216. by  (A)  which  gives  information  regarding  the  Bermuda  Triangle
The  sentence  in  (1)  probably  attempts  to  give  a  suitable as gathered from different accounts / sources.
introduction to the Bermuda Triangle being discussed. The site is Next part in the sequence is (C) as it logically connects BA with
infamous  for  the  disappearance  of  several  aircraft  and  nautical ED.  (ED  should  be  the  last  part  of  the  sequence  because
vessels. sentence (6) talks about the tragedy discussed in (D) sentence)
Reading the sentences carefully, we find that ED forms a logical Thus, the correct sequence is BACED
pair.  Sentence  E  explains  that  the  unexplained  disappearances Therefore, the correct answer is option 3 as (C) is the third part of
did not capture the public’s attention until an infamous tragedy the sequence arranging the sentences logically.
took place which is explained in sentence (D).
The sentence which follows (1) can be (A), (B) or (C) as these are  
suitable.  However,  we  should  note  here  that  if  we  don’t  use  (B)  
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Sol 219. the correct arrangement are B2ED5A.  
The  sentence  in  (1)  probably  attempts  to  give  a  suitable The only sentence that we are left with is C, which logically
introduction to the Bermuda Triangle being discussed. The site is makes the last sentence of the arrangement. Also, it talks about
infamous for the disappearance of several aircrafts and nautical an actual meeting between the two countries on a concluding
vessels. We cannot use option 3 as to fill the blank as this has not note. 
been further discussed in the passage. Now, we have been able to derive that after B2ED5AC form the
Also,  Option  4  is  not  suitable  because  this  will  make  no  sense correct arrangement. On the basis of this, we can also state that
when followed by the phrase ‘whose three defining points include C or option 5 makes the last sentence of the right arrangement. 
Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico’. Therefore, the correct arrangement is B2ED5AC.  
Option 1 proves to be the best among other options as it defines Hence, C or option 5 forms the right answer.
the  Bermuda  Triangle  and  gives  a  sound  introduction  to  the
passage so formed after the arrangement of the sentences. Sol 226.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 1. The correct answer is option 5, i.e., A.
To derive the sixth sentence of the correct arrangement, it is
Sol 220. imperative to find out the first five sentences of the correct
D is the first statement as mentioned in the question. B follows D arrangement. 
as it talks about the infrastructure activities. A is the third From the above solutions, we have been able to derive B as the
statement as it talks about anticipated China’s purpose of doing first sentence, as per the question, 2 as the second sentence, E as
these projects. F is the fourth statement as mentioned.  C follows the third sentence, D as the fourth sentence and 5 as the fifth
F as the ‘his’ in C refers to ‘Yameen.’ Both the sentences talk sentence (provided by the question) of the arrangement. 
about terrorism in the region. G has to follow E as the name of At this point, we are able to derive that the first five sentences of
the center has been mentioned in E. the correct arrangement are B2ED5.  
Thus the correct order is DBAFCEG. To form the 6th sentence of the right arrangement, we are left
The SEVENTH statement is G. with A and C. While A further adds to Mr Howard's statement
about the report, C further tells us that Australian Greens and
Sol 221. Democrats have grabbed on a report about an actual meeting
D is the first statement as mentioned in the question. B follows D between the two countries in New Delhi. This tells us that clearly
as it talks about the infrastructure activities. A is the third A is followed by C, making A as the fifth sentence of the
statement as it talks about anticipated China’s purpose of doing arrangement. 
these projects. F is the fourth statement as mentioned.  C follows Also, A completes Mr HOward's statement. Therefore, 5 is
F as the ‘his’ in C refers to ‘Yameen.’ Both the sentences talk followed by A.  
about terrorism in the region. G has to follow E as the name of At this point, we are able to derive that the first six sentences of
the center has been mentioned in E. the correct arrangement are B2ED5A.  
Thus the correct order is DBAFCEG. Hence, A or option 5 forms the right answer.
The SIXTH statement is E.
Sol 227.
Sol 222. The correct answer is option 1, i.e., D.
D is the first statement as mentioned in the question. B follows D To derive the fourth sentence of the correct arrangement, it is
as it talks about the infrastructure activities. A is the third imperative to find out the first three sentences of the correct
statement as it talks about anticipated China’s purpose of doing arrangement. 
these projects. F is the fourth statement as mentioned.  C follows From the above solutions, we have been able to derive B as the
F as the ‘his’ in C refers to ‘Yameen.’ Both the sentences talk first sentence, as per the question, the second sentence of the
about terrorism in the region. G has to follow E as the name of arrangement is 2 and E as the third sentence of the correct
the center has been mentioned in E. arrangement. 
Thus the correct order is DBAFCEG. At this point, we are able to derive that the first three sentences
The FIFTH statement is C. of the correct arrangement are B2E. 
The ending note of the 3rd sentence, i.e. E introduces a certain
Sol 223. Mr Howard who comments on this report. The only sentence that
D is the first statement as mentioned in the question. B follows D continues with Howard's comment is D. The words 'Howard
as it talks about the infrastructure activities. A is the third pointed out' mentioned in D tells us that it comes after E.
statement as it talks about anticipated China’s purpose of doing Therefore, D logically follows E.
these projects. F is the fourth statement as mentioned.  C follows At this point, the first four sentences of the correct arrangement
F as the ‘his’ in C refers to ‘Yameen.’ Both the sentences talk are B2ED 
about terrorism in the region. G has to follow E as the name of Hence, D or option 1 forms the right answer.
the center has been mentioned in E.
Thus the correct order is DBAFCEG. Sol 228.
The THIRD statement is A. The correct answer is option 4, i.e., E.
From the above solution, we have been able to derive B as the
Sol 224. first sentence of the correct arrangement, as it introduces the
D is the first statement as mentioned in the question. B follows D subject of the passage, i.e. the news that suggested that
as it talks about the infrastructure activities. A is the third Australia would consider selling uranium to India. 
statement as it talks about anticipated China’s purpose of doing The second sentence of the correct arrangement has been
these projects. F is the fourth statement as mentioned.  C follows provided to us as 2. 
F as the ‘his’ in C refers to ‘Yameen.’ Both the sentences talk Sentence 2 sheds more light on the report, mentioned in B, that
about terrorism in the region. G has to follow E as the name of spread the word that Australia would consider selling uranium to
the center has been mentioned in E. India. Sentence E further introduces this particular Mr Howard
Thus the correct order is DBAFCEG. who comments on this report. So logically speaking both of
The SECOND statement is B. these sentences should be together in the correct arrangement. 
Therefore, we may conclude that E or option 4 makes the right
Sol 225. answer to this question.
The correct answer is option 5, i.e., C.
To derive the last sentence of the correct arrangement, it is Sol 229. The correct answer is option 2 , i.e., B. 
imperative to find out the first six sentences of the correct The opening or the first sentence of the correct arrangement
arrangement.  must introduce the subject of the passage. 
From the above solutions, we have been able to derive B as the Out of all the given sentences, the sentence that introduces the
first sentence, as per the question, 2 as the second sentence, E as subject of the passage, i.e. the news that suggested that
the third sentence, D as the fourth sentence, 5 as the fifth Australia would consider selling uranium to India, is B. 
sentence (given by the question) and A as the fifth sentence of Therefore, B forms the 1st sentence of our correct arrangement,
the correct arrangement.  making option 2 as the right answer.
At this point, we are able to derive that the first six sentences of
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Sol 230. Sentence 4 has a negative tone which talks about the
The correct answer is option 5 i.e. A negative impact of the action.
C follows 4 as it states what the impact was.
Sentence B is the sixth sentence as it introduces yet
another person- Mason Aubry and states her views.
Sentence E follows B as it mentions what Aubry actually
The first statement is F as it introduces us to the topic of said.
the passage. by setting the stage for the topic in Sentence D follows B as it adds Aubry's ending statement,
discussion. something she added after her quoted words in sentence
G follows F as it gives us an insight into how the French E.
billionaires compete with each other and is the second
sentence. The correct order is FGA4CBED.
A follows G as this sentence talks about how Pinault's
rival upped the ante and it thus becomes the third The fifth sentence is C.
sentence.
Sentence 4 has a negative tone which talks about the Sol 233.
negative impact of the action. The correct answer is option 3 i.e. B
said. The first statement is F as it introduces us to the topic of
Sentence D follows B as it adds Aubry's ending statement, the passage. by setting the stage for the topic in
something she added after her quoted words in sentence discussion.
E. G follows F as it gives us an insight into how the French
The correct order is FGA4CBED. sentence.
The third sentence is A. rival upped the ante and it thus becomes the third
sentence.
Sol 231. Sentence 4 has a negative tone which talks about the
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. F negative impact of the action.
The first statement is F as it introduces us to the topic of said.
the passage. by setting the stage for the topic in Sentence D follows B as it adds Aubry's ending statement,
discussion. something she added after her quoted words in sentence
G follows F as it gives us an insight into how the French E.
sentence. The correct order is FGA4CBED.
rival upped the ante and it thus becomes the third The sixth sentence is B.
sentence.
Sentence 4 has a negative tone which talks about the Sol 234.
negative impact of the action. B is the first statement as it introduces us to the topic of the
C follows 4 as it states what the impact was. passage. The words ‘a book’ make it clear that it should be the
Sentence B is the sixth sentence as it introduces yet first statement. E follows B as it has the introductory tone stating
another person- Mason Aubry and states her views. when it was launched. A is the third statement as it begins
Sentence E follows B as it mentions what Aubry actually talking about the region which is the focus of the book. D comes
after 4 as it is related to the same topic as to how the region is
said.
given importance by China. F follows D as it describes how China
Sentence D follows B as it adds Aubry's ending statement, has acted in that way. C has the concluding tone thus comes as
something she added after her quoted words in sentence the seventh statement.
E. Thus the correct order is BEA4DFC.
The FIFTH statement is D.
The correct order is FGA4CBED.
Sol 235.
Therefore the first sentence is F. B is the first statement as it introduces us to the topic of the
passage. The words ‘a book’ make it clear that it should be the
Sol 232. first statement. E follows B as it has the introductory tone stating
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. C when it was launched. A is the third statement as it begins
talking about the region which is the focus of the book. D comes
after 4 as it is related to the same topic as to how the region is
given importance by China. F follows D as it describes how China
has acted in that way. C has the concluding tone thus comes as
The first statement is F as it introduces us to the topic of the seventh statement.
the passage. by setting the stage for the topic in Thus the correct order is BEA4DFC.
discussion. The SIXTH statement is F.
G follows F as it gives us an insight into how the French Sol 236.
billionaires compete with each other and is the second B is the first statement as it introduces us to the topic of the
sentence. passage. The words ‘a book’ make it clear that it should be the
A follows G as this sentence talks about how Pinault's first statement. E follows B as it has the introductory tone stating
rival upped the ante and it thus becomes the third when it was launched. A is the third statement as it begins
sentence. talking about the region which is the focus of the book. D comes
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after 4 as it is related to the same topic as to how the region is Sol 243.
given importance by China. F follows D as it describes how China The first sentence is D as it introduces us to the topic of artificial
has acted in that way. C has the concluding tone thus comes as intelligence. E follows D as it states the impact of AI on our lives.
the seventh statement. B precedes 4 as it acts as an introductory statement. Sentence 4
Thus the correct order is BEA4DFC. describes how AI is used in manufacturing company. F should
The SECOND statement is E. come before C as the word ‘these’ is mentioned in C which
makes it clear that more than one use of AI should be mentioned
Sol 237. before. A is clearly the last sentence as the word ‘conclude’ is
B is the first statement as it introduces us to the topic of the mentioned in the sentence.
passage. The words ‘a book’ make it clear that it should be the The correct order is DEB4FCA.
first statement. E follows B as it has the introductory tone stating The SIXTH statement is C.
when it was launched. A is the third statement as it begins
talking about the region which is the focus of the book. D comes Sol 244.
after 4 as it is related to the same topic as to how the region is The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second
given importance by China. F follows D as it describes how China sentence usually provides more information about the first.
has acted in that way. C has the concluding tone thus comes as Here, the first sentence talks about Alaska's national parks. Only
the seventh statement. sentence S refers to them with the pronoun 'they', suggesting it
Thus the correct order is BEA4DFC. must directly follow the first sentence.
The FIRST statement is B. So, S must be the second sentence.
The fourth sentence is given; so the third must be a preamble to
Sol 238. it. Here, the fourth sentence uses the phrase 'this bridge',
B is the first statement as it introduces us to the topic of the indicating that the third sentence must have introduced some
passage. The words ‘a book’ make it clear that it should be the bridge.
first statement. E follows B as it has the introductory tone stating This is only given by sentence T. So, T must be the third sentence.
when it was launched. A is the third statement as it begins The fifth must follow furthur from the fourth sentence. This is only
talking about the region which is the focus of the book. D comes given by sentence Q, which uses the pronoun 'it' to refer to the
after 4 as it is related to the same topic as to how the region is bridge.
given importance by China. F follows D as it describes how China So, Q must be the fifth sentence.
has acted in that way. C has the concluding tone thus comes as Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences,
the seventh statement. with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above.
Thus the correct order is BEA4DFC. Out of the remaining sentences P and R, P refers to 'the two land
The THIRD statement is A. masses'  given earlier in Q. R seems like a fitting conclusion.
So, P must be the sixth sentence while R is the last sentence of
Sol 239. the paragraph.
The first sentence is D as it introduces us to the topic of artificial The correct order is: STQPR or 1ST4QPR.
intelligence. E follows D as it states the impact of AI on our lives. The ordered paragraph is: Alaska's national parks offer a unique
B precedes 4 as it acts as an introductory statement. Sentence 4 opportunity to explore glacial environments. They are nestled in
describes how AI is used in manufacturing company. F should a wilderness so wild you'll need to arrange for a boat or a plane
come before C as the word ‘these’ is mentioned in C which to get there. The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, located
makes it clear that more than one use of AI should be mentioned in northwestern Alaska, near Nome, is one of the most popular of
before. A is clearly the last sentence as the word ‘conclude’ is these parks. This bridge was the primary pathway used by the
mentioned in the sentence. original colonists of the Americas some 15,000 to 20,000 years
The correct order is DEB4FCA. ago. It used to connect East Asia and North America. The part
The FIRST statement is D. that once connected the two land masses is now underwater,
beneath the Bering Strait. And hence the name ‘Bering Land
Sol 240. Bridge’.
The first sentence is D as it introduces us to the topic of artificial Therefore, the correct answer is 3.
intelligence. E follows D as it states the impact of AI on our lives.
B precedes 4 as it acts as an introductory statement. Sentence 4 Sol 245.
describes how AI is used in manufacturing company. F should The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second
come before C as the word ‘these’ is mentioned in C which sentence usually provides more information about the first.
makes it clear that more than one use of AI should be mentioned Here, the first sentence talks about Alaska's national parks. Only
before. A is clearly the last sentence as the word ‘conclude’ is sentence S refers to them with the pronoun 'they', suggesting it
mentioned in the sentence. must directly follow the first sentence.
The correct order is DEB4FCA. So, S must be the second sentence.
The THIRD statement is B. The fourth sentence is given; so the third must be a preamble to
it. Here, the fourth sentence uses the phrase 'this bridge',
Sol 241. indicating that the third sentence must have introduced some
The first sentence is D as it introduces us to the topic of artificial bridge.
intelligence. E follows D as it states the impact of AI on our lives. This is only given by sentence T. So, T must be the third sentence.
B precedes 4 as it acts as an introductory statement. Sentence 4 The fifth must follow furthur from the fourth sentence. This is only
describes how AI is used in manufacturing company. F should given by sentence Q, which uses the pronoun 'it' to refer to the
come before C as the word ‘these’ is mentioned in C which bridge.
makes it clear that more than one use of AI should be mentioned So, Q must be the fifth sentence.
before. A is clearly the last sentence as the word ‘conclude’ is Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences,
mentioned in the sentence. with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above.
The correct order is DEB4FCA. Out of the remaining sentences P and R, P refers to 'the two land
The FIFTH statement is F. masses'  given earlier in Q. R seems like a fitting conclusion.
So, P must be the sixth sentence while R is the last sentence of
Sol 242.
the paragraph.
The first sentence is D as it introduces us to the topic of artificial The correct order is: STQPR or 1ST4QPR.
intelligence. E follows D as it states the impact of AI on our lives. The ordered paragraph is: Alaska's national parks offer a unique
B precedes 4 as it acts as an introductory statement. Sentence 4 opportunity to explore glacial environments. They are nestled in
describes how AI is used in manufacturing company. F should a wilderness so wild you'll need to arrange for a boat or a plane
come before C as the word ‘these’ is mentioned in C which to get there. The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, located
makes it clear that more than one use of AI should be mentioned in northwestern Alaska, near Nome, is one of the most popular of
before. A is clearly the last sentence as the word ‘conclude’ is these parks. This bridge was the primary pathway used by the
mentioned in the sentence. original colonists of the Americas some 15,000 to 20,000 years
The correct order is DEB4FCA. ago. It used to connect East Asia and North America. The part
The SEVENTH statement is A. that once connected the two land masses is now underwater,
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beneath the Bering Strait. And hence the name ‘Bering Land Here, the first sentence talks about Alaska's national parks. Only
Bridge’. sentence S refers to them with the pronoun 'they', suggesting it
Therefore, the correct answer is 5. must directly follow the first sentence.
So, S must be the second sentence.
Sol 246. The fourth sentence is given. So the third must be a preamble to
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second it. Here, the fourth sentence uses the phrase 'this bridge',
sentence usually provides more information about the first. indicating that the third sentence must have introduced some
Here, the first sentence talks about Alaska's national parks. Only bridge.
sentence S refers to them with the pronoun 'they', suggesting it This is only given by sentence T. So, T must be the third sentence.
must directly follow the first sentence. The fifth must follow from the fourth sentence. This is only given
So, S must be the second sentence. by sentence Q, which uses the pronoun 'it' to refer to the bridge.
The fourth sentence is given; so the third must be a preamble to So, Q must be the fifth sentence.
it. Here, the fourth sentence uses the phrase 'this bridge', Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences,
indicating that the third sentence must have introduced some with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above.
bridge. Out of the remaining sentences P and R, P refers to 'the two land
This is only given by sentence T. So, T must be the third sentence. masses'  given earlier in Q. R seems like a fitting conclusion.
The fifth must follow furthur from the fourth sentence. This is only So, P must be the sixth sentence while R is the last sentence of
given by sentence Q, which uses the pronoun 'it' to refer to the the paragraph.
bridge. The correct order is: STQPR or 1ST4QPR.
So, Q must be the fifth sentence. The ordered paragraph is: Alaska's national parks offer a unique
Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences, opportunity to explore glacial environments. They are nestled in
with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above. a wilderness so wild you'll need to arrange for a boat or a plane
Out of the remaining sentences P and R, P refers to 'the two land to get there. The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, located
masses'  given earlier in Q. R seems like a fitting conclusion. in northwestern Alaska, near Nome, is one of the most popular of
So, P must be the sixth sentence while R is the last sentence of these parks. This bridge was the primary pathway used by the
the paragraph. original colonists of the Americas some 15,000 to 20,000 years
The correct order is: STQPR or 1ST4QPR. ago. It used to connect East Asia and North America. The part
The ordered paragraph is: Alaska's national parks offer a unique that once connected the two land masses is now underwater,
opportunity to explore glacial environments. They are nestled in beneath the Bering Strait. And hence the name ‘Bering Land
a wilderness so wild you'll need to arrange for a boat or a plane Bridge’.
to get there. The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, located Therefore, the correct answer is 2.
in northwestern Alaska, near Nome, is one of the most popular of
these parks. This bridge was the primary pathway used by the Sol 249.
original colonists of the Americas some 15,000 to 20,000 years The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second
ago. It used to connect East Asia and North America. The part sentence usually provides more information about the first.
that once connected the two land masses is now underwater, Here, the first sentence talks about being lost to history while
beneath the Bering Strait. And hence the name ‘Bering Land only sentence R uses the conjunction 'however', and mentions the
Bridge’. Tamil literature references.
Therefore, the correct answer is 1. So, R must be the second sentence.
The third sentence must also follow the second. Here, sentence Q
Sol 247. uses the adverb 'also', talking about the 'mention on pillars'.
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second So, Q must be the third sentence.
sentence usually provides more information about the first. The fifth must follow further from the fourth sentence. The fourth
Here, the first sentence talks about Alaska's national parks. Only sentence talks about other kingdoms rising, which must be
sentence S refers to them with the pronoun 'they', suggesting it related to Chola going into a decline, as shown by S.
must directly follow the first sentence. So, S must be the fifth sentence.
So, S must be the second sentence. Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences,
The fourth sentence is given; so the third must be a preamble to with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above
it. Here, the fourth sentence uses the phrase 'this bridge', sentences.
indicating that the third sentence must have introduced some Out of the remaining sentences, P refers to Cholas mentioned in
bridge. the earlier sentence as 'they', while T uses the conjunction 'yet',
This is only given by sentence T. So, T must be the third sentence. adding further remarks about the political power of Cholas, a
The fifth must follow furthur from the fourth sentence. This is only sort of conclusion.
given by sentence Q, which uses the pronoun 'it' to refer to the So, P must be the sixth sentence while T is the last sentence of
bridge. the paragraph.
So, Q must be the fifth sentence. The correct order is: RQSPT or 1RQ4SPT.
Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences, Therefore, the correct answer is 1.
with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above.
Out of the remaining sentences P and R, P refers to 'the two land Sol 250.
masses'  given earlier in Q. R seems like a fitting conclusion. The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second
So, P must be the sixth sentence while R is the last sentence of sentence usually provides more information about the first.
the paragraph. Here, the first sentence talks about being lost to history while
The correct order is: STQPR or 1ST4QPR. only sentence R uses the conjunction 'however', and mentions the
The ordered paragraph is: Alaska's national parks offer a unique Tamil literature references.
opportunity to explore glacial environments. They are nestled in So, R must be the second sentence.
a wilderness so wild you'll need to arrange for a boat or a plane The third sentence must also follow the second. Here, sentence Q
to get there. The Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, located uses the adverb 'also', talking about the 'mention on pillars'.
in northwestern Alaska, near Nome, is one of the most popular of So, Q must be the third sentence.
these parks. This bridge was the primary pathway used by the The fifth must follow further from the fourth sentence. The fourth
original colonists of the Americas some 15,000 to 20,000 years sentence talks about other kingdoms rising, which must be
ago. It used to connect East Asia and North America. The part related to Chola going into a decline, as shown by S.
that once connected the two land masses is now underwater, So, S must be the fifth sentence.
beneath the Bering Strait. And hence the name ‘Bering Land Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences,
Bridge’. with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above
Therefore, the correct answer is 4. sentences.
Out of the remaining sentences, P refers to Cholas mentioned in
Sol 248. the earlier sentence as 'they', while T uses the conjunction 'yet',
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second adding further remarks about the political power of Cholas, a
sentence usually provides more information about the first. sort of conclusion.
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So, P must be the sixth sentence while T is the last sentence of The correct order is: RQSPT or 1RQ4SPT.
the paragraph. Therefore, the correct answer is 3.
The correct order is: RQSPT or 1RQ4SPT.
Therefore, the correct answer is 5. Sol 254.
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. R.
Sol 251.
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second
sentence usually provides more information about the first.
Here, the first sentence talks about being lost to history while
only sentence R uses the conjunction 'however', and mentions the The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The
Tamil literature references. second sentence usually provides more information about
So, R must be the second sentence. the first.
The third sentence must also follow the second. Here, sentence Q Here, the second sentence talks about 'duration' of
uses the adverb 'also', talking about the 'mention on pillars'.
something large. Given this, the only befitting first
So, Q must be the third sentence.
The fifth must follow further from the fourth sentence. The fourth sentence can be Q, talking about 14 billion years.
sentence talks about other kingdoms rising, which must be So, Q must be the first sentence.
related to Chola going into a decline, as shown by S. The third sentence must logically follow from the second
So, S must be the fifth sentence. sentence. Only P refers to the 'nuclei' mentioned in the
Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences, second sentence by 'one such nucleus'.
with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above So, P must be the third sentence.
sentences. The fourth sentence must logically follow the third. Only
Out of the remaining sentences, P refers to Cholas mentioned in sentence T uses the phrase 'it was observed', which refers
the earlier sentence as 'they', while T uses the conjunction 'yet', to the observation made in P.
adding further remarks about the political power of Cholas, a So, T must be the fourth sentence.
sort of conclusion. Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier
So, P must be the sixth sentence while T is the last sentence of
sentences, with the last giving some kind of conclusion to
the paragraph.
The correct order is: RQSPT or 1RQ4SPT. the above sentences.
Therefore, the correct answer is 2. Out of the remaining sentences, S directly follows the fifth
sentence, referring to the 'half-life'; while R refers to 'this
Sol 252. decay used for further information', following S.
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second So, S must be the sixth sentence while R is the last
sentence usually provides more information about the first. sentence of the paragraph.
Here, the first sentence talks about being lost to history while
only sentence R uses the conjunction 'however', and mentions the The correct order is: QPTSR or Q2PT5SR
Tamil literature references. The complete paragraph will be: The universe is almost 14 billion
So, R must be the second sentence. years old. This duration is, however, tiny compared with the time
The third sentence must also follow the second. Here, sentence Q taken for physical processes such as the radioactive decay of
uses the adverb 'also', talking about the 'mention on pillars'. some nuclei. A team of scientists has observed for the first time
So, Q must be the third sentence. the decay of one such nucleus, the xenon-124 nuclei. It was
The fifth must follow further from the fourth sentence. The fourth observed using the dark matter detector XENON1T at the Gran
sentence talks about other kingdoms rising, which must be Sasso National Laboratory of the National Institute for Nuclear
related to Chola going into a decline, as shown by S. Physics, Italy. The half-life measured thus for the xenon-124
So, S must be the fifth sentence. decay process, called double electron capture, is about one
Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences, trillion times longer than the age of the universe. Half-life is the
with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above time over which half of the radioactive nuclei present in a sample
sentences. decay. This decay then gives information for further
Out of the remaining sentences, P refers to Cholas mentioned in investigations on neutrinos, the lightest of all elementary
the earlier sentence as 'they', while T uses the conjunction 'yet', particles whose nature is still not understood fully.
adding further remarks about the political power of Cholas, a Therefore, the correct answer is 3.
sort of conclusion.
So, P must be the sixth sentence while T is the last sentence of Sol 255.
the paragraph. The correct answer is option 4 i.e. S.
The correct order is: RQSPT or 1RQ4SPT.
Therefore, the correct answer is 4.

Sol 253.
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The
sentence usually provides more information about the first. second sentence usually provides more information about
Here, the first sentence talks about being lost to history while the first.
only sentence R uses the conjunction 'however', and mentions the
Here, the second sentence talks about 'duration' of
Tamil literature references.
So, R must be the second sentence. something large. Given this, the only befitting first
The third sentence must also follow the second. Here, sentence Q sentence can be Q, talking about 14 billion years.
uses the adverb 'also', talking about the 'mention on pillars'. So, Q must be the first sentence.
So, Q must be the third sentence. The third sentence must logically follow from the second
The fifth must follow from the fourth sentence. The fourth sentence. Only P refers to the 'nuclei' mentioned in the
sentence talks about other kingdoms rising, which must be second sentence by 'one such nucleus'.
related to Chola going into a decline, as shown by S. So, P must be the third sentence.
So, S must be the fifth sentence. The fourth sentence must logically follow the third. Only
Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences, sentence T uses the phrase 'it was observed', which refers
with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above to the observation made in P.
sentences. So, T must be the fourth sentence.
Out of the remaining sentences, P refers to Cholas mentioned in
Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier
the earlier sentence as 'they', while T uses the conjunction 'yet',
adding further remarks about the political power of Cholas, a sentences, with the last giving some kind of conclusion to
sort of conclusion. the above sentences.
So, P must be the sixth sentence while T is the last sentence of Out of the remaining sentences, S directly follows the fifth
the paragraph. sentence, referring to the 'half-life'; while R refers to 'this
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decay used for further information', following S. Here, the second sentence talks about 'duration' of
So, S must be the sixth sentence while R is the last something large. Given this, the only befitting first
sentence of the paragraph. sentence can be Q, talking about 14 billion years.
So, Q must be the first sentence.
The correct order is: QPTSR or Q2PT5SR The third sentence must logically follow from the second
The complete paragraph will be: The universe is almost 14 billion sentence. Only P refers to the 'nuclei' mentioned in the
years old. This duration is, however, tiny compared with the time second sentence by 'one such nucleus'.
taken for physical processes such as the radioactive decay of So, P must be the third sentence.
some nuclei. A team of scientists has observed for the first time
The fourth sentence must logically follow the third. Only
the decay of one such nucleus, the xenon-124 nuclei. It was
observed using the dark matter detector XENON1T at the Gran sentence T uses the phrase 'it was observed', which refers
Sasso National Laboratory of the National Institute for Nuclear to the observation made in P.
Physics, Italy. The half-life measured thus for the xenon-124 So, T must be the fourth sentence.
decay process, called double electron capture, is about one Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier
trillion times longer than the age of the universe. Half-life is the sentences, with the last giving some kind of conclusion to
time over which half of the radioactive nuclei present in a sample the above sentences.
decay. This decay then gives information for further Out of the remaining sentences, S directly follows the fifth
investigations on neutrinos, the lightest of all elementary sentence, referring to the 'half-life'; while R refers to 'this
particles whose nature is still not understood fully. decay used for further information', following S.
Therefore, the correct answer is 4. So, S must be the sixth sentence while R is the last
Sol 256. sentence of the paragraph.
The correct answer is option 5 i.e. T.
The correct order is: QPTSR or Q2PT5SR
The complete paragraph will be: The universe is almost 14 billion
years old. This duration is, however, tiny compared with the time
taken for physical processes such as the radioactive decay of
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The the decay of one such nucleus, the xenon-124 nuclei. It was
second sentence usually provides more information about observed using the dark matter detector XENON1T at the Gran
the first. Sasso National Laboratory of the National Institute for Nuclear
Here, the second sentence talks about 'duration' of Physics, Italy. The half-life measured thus for the xenon-124
something large. Given this, the only befitting first decay process, called double electron capture, is about one
sentence can be Q, talking about 14 billion years. trillion times longer than the age of the universe. Half-life is the
So, Q must be the first sentence. time over which half of the radioactive nuclei present in a sample
The third sentence must logically follow from the second decay. This decay then gives information for further
sentence. Only P refers to the 'nuclei' mentioned in the investigations on neutrinos, the lightest of all elementary
second sentence by 'one such nucleus'. particles whose nature is still not understood fully.
So, P must be the third sentence.
The fourth sentence must logically follow the third. Only Sol 258.
sentence T uses the phrase 'it was observed', which refers The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Q.
to the observation made in P.
So, T must be the fourth sentence.
Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier
sentences, with the last giving some kind of conclusion to
the above sentences. The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The
Out of the remaining sentences, S directly follows the fifth second sentence usually provides more information about
sentence, referring to the 'half-life'; while R refers to 'this the first.
decay used for further information', following S. Here, the second sentence talks about 'duration' of
So, S must be the sixth sentence while R is the last something large. Given this, the only befitting first
sentence of the paragraph. sentence can be Q, talking about 14 billion years.
So, Q must be the first sentence.
The correct order is: QPTSR or Q2PT5SR The third sentence must logically follow from the second
The complete paragraph will be: The universe is almost 14 billion sentence. Only P refers to the 'nuclei' mentioned in the
years old. This duration is, however, tiny compared with the time second sentence by 'one such nucleus'.
taken for physical processes such as the radioactive decay of So, P must be the third sentence.
The fourth sentence must logically follow the third. Only
the decay of one such nucleus, the xenon-124 nuclei. It was
observed using the dark matter detector XENON1T at the Gran sentence T uses the phrase 'it was observed', which refers
Sasso National Laboratory of the National Institute for Nuclear to the observation made in P.
Physics, Italy. The half-life measured thus for the xenon-124 So, T must be the fourth sentence.
decay process, called double electron capture, is about one Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier
trillion times longer than the age of the universe. Half-life is the sentences, with the last giving some kind of conclusion to
time over which half of the radioactive nuclei present in a sample the above sentences.
decay. This decay then gives information for further Out of the remaining sentences, S directly follows the fifth
investigations on neutrinos, the lightest of all elementary sentence, referring to the 'half-life'; while R refers to 'this
particles whose nature is still not understood fully. decay used for further information', following S.
Therefore, the correct answer is 5. So, S must be the sixth sentence while R is the last
Sol 257. sentence of the paragraph.
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. P.
The correct order is: QPTSR or Q2PT5SR
The complete paragraph will be: The universe is almost 14 billion
years old. This duration is, however, tiny compared with the time
taken for physical processes such as the radioactive decay of
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The the decay of one such nucleus, the xenon-124 nuclei. It was
second sentence usually provides more information about observed using the dark matter detector XENON1T at the Gran
the first. Sasso National Laboratory of the National Institute for Nuclear
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Physics, Italy. The half-life measured thus for the xenon-124 Sol 261.
decay process, called double electron capture, is about one The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second
trillion times longer than the age of the universe. Half-life is the sentence usually provides more information about the first.
time over which half of the radioactive nuclei present in a sample Here, the second sentence talks about the empire, so the first
decay. This decay then gives information for further must give some introduction to this empire. This is only given by
investigations on neutrinos, the lightest of all elementary Q.
particles whose nature is still not understood fully. So, Q must be the first sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is 2. The third sentence must logically follow from the second
sentence. 'The empire' is directly referred to by sentence T.
Sol 259. So, T must be the third sentence.
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second The fourth sentence must follow from the third. Only sentence S
sentence usually provides more information about the first. refers to the empire by the pronoun 'it' and gives more
Here, the second sentence talks about the empire, so the first information about its emperor.
must give some introduction to this empire. This is only given by So, S must be the fourth sentence.
Q. Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences,
So, Q must be the first sentence. with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above
The third sentence must logically follow from the second sentences.
sentence. 'The empire' is directly referred to by sentence T. Out of the remaining sentences, R gives more information about
So, T must be the third sentence. the regions mentioned in the fifth sentence while P makes an
The fourth sentence must follow from the third. Only sentence S overall summary of the state of this empire.
refers to the empire by the pronoun 'it' and gives more So, R must be the sixth sentence while P is the last sentence of
information about its emperor. the paragraph.
So, S must be the fourth sentence. The correct order is: QTSRP or Q2TS5RP
Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences, The complete paragraph is: The borders of France and the states
with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above ruled by France grew during the wars of the French Revolution
sentences. and the Napoleonic Wars. On May 12th, 1804 these conquests
Out of the remaining sentences, R gives more information about received a new name: the Empire. The empire was ruled by a
the regions mentioned in the fifth sentence while P makes an hereditary Bonaparte Emperor. Its first – and as history shows,
overall summary of the state of this empire. the only – emperor was Napoleon Bonaparte. At times he ruled
So, R must be the sixth sentence while P is the last sentence of such vast swathes of Europe that by 1810, it was easier to list the
the paragraph. regions he didn’t dominate. They were Portugal, Sicily, Sardinian,
The correct order is: QTSRP or Q2TS5RP Montenegro, and the British, Russian and  Ottoman
The complete paragraph is: The borders of France and the states Empires. While it’s easy to think of the Napoleonic Empire as one
ruled by France grew during the wars of the French Revolution monolith, there was considerable variation within the states.
and the Napoleonic Wars. On May 12th, 1804 these conquests Therefore, the correct answer is 5.
received a new name: the Empire. The empire was ruled by a
hereditary Bonaparte Emperor. Its first – and as history shows, Sol 262.
the only – emperor was Napoleon Bonaparte. At times he ruled The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second
such vast swathes of Europe that by 1810, it was easier to list the sentence usually provides more information about the first.
regions he didn’t dominate. They were Portugal, Sicily, Sardinian, Here, the second sentence talks about the empire, so the first
Montenegro, and the British, Russian and  Ottoman must give some introduction to this empire. This is only given by
Empires. While it’s easy to think of the Napoleonic Empire as one Q.
monolith, there was considerable variation within the states. So, Q must be the first sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is 3. The third sentence must logically follow from the second
sentence. 'The empire' is directly referred to by sentence T.
Sol 260. So, T must be the third sentence.
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. The second The fourth sentence must follow from the third. Only sentence S
sentence usually provides more information about the first. refers to the empire by the pronoun 'it' and gives more
Here, the second sentence talks about the empire, so the first information about its emperor.
must give some introduction to this empire. This is only given by So, S must be the fourth sentence.
Q. Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences,
So, Q must be the first sentence. with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above
The third sentence must logically follow from the second sentences.
sentence. 'The empire' is directly referred to by sentence T. Out of the remaining sentences, R gives more information about
So, T must be the third sentence. the regions mentioned in the fifth sentence while P makes an
The fourth sentence must follow from the third. Only sentence S overall summary of the state of this empire.
refers to the empire by the pronoun 'it' and gives more So, R must be the sixth sentence while P is the last sentence of
information about its emperor. the paragraph.
So, S must be the fourth sentence. The correct order is: QTSRP or Q2TS5RP
Sixth and seventh sentences would follow the earlier sentences, The complete paragraph is: The borders of France and the states
with the last giving some kind of conclusion to the above ruled by France grew during the wars of the French Revolution
sentences. and the Napoleonic Wars. On May 12th, 1804 these conquests
Out of the remaining sentences, R gives more information about received a new name: the Empire. The empire was ruled by a
the regions mentioned in the fifth sentence while P makes an hereditary Bonaparte Emperor. Its first – and as history shows,
overall summary of the state of this empire. the only – emperor was Napoleon Bonaparte. At times he ruled
So, R must be the sixth sentence while P is the last sentence of such vast swathes of Europe that by 1810, it was easier to list the
the paragraph. regions he didn’t dominate. They were Portugal, Sicily, Sardinian,
The correct order is: QTSRP or Q2TS5RP Montenegro, and the British, Russian and  Ottoman
The complete paragraph is: The borders of France and the states Empires. While it’s easy to think of the Napoleonic Empire as one
ruled by France grew during the wars of the French Revolution monolith, there was considerable variation within the states.
and the Napoleonic Wars. On May 12th, 1804 these conquests Therefore, the correct answer is 2.
received a new name: the Empire. The empire was ruled by a
hereditary Bonaparte Emperor. Its first – and as history shows, Sol 263.
the only – emperor was Napoleon Bonaparte. At times he ruled The correct answer is option 4 i.e. T
such vast swathes of Europe that by 1810, it was easier to list the
regions he didn’t dominate. They were Portugal, Sicily, Sardinian,
Montenegro, and the British, Russian and  Ottoman
Empires. While it’s easy to think of the Napoleonic Empire as one
monolith, there was considerable variation within the states. The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic.
Therefore, the correct answer is 4. Here, only S introduces the topic of Greek term for virtue.
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So, S must be the first sentence.
The second sentence usually provides more information
about the first. Here, only Q talks more about 'arête'.
So, Q must be the second sentence.
The third sentence must logically follow from the second The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic.
sentence. Only U refers to 'the kind of excellence' Here, only S introduces the topic of Greek term for virtue.
mentioned in Q. So, S must be the first sentence.
So, U must be the third sentence. The second sentence usually provides more information
Only sentence R gives more information, i.e., examples of about the first. Here, only Q talks more about 'arête'.
the excellence talked about in the third So, Q must be the second sentence.
sentence. So, R must be the fourth sentence. The third sentence must logically follow from the second
P must be the fifth sentence as it stretches the definition sentence. Only U refers to 'the kind of excellence'
given above from things to 'people'. mentioned in Q.
The remaining sentence, then, T, gives examples of So, U must be the third sentence.
people and their virtues. So, T is the sixth sentence. Only sentence R gives more information, i.e., examples of
the excellence talked about in the third
The correct order is: SQURPT sentence. So, R must be the fourth sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is 4. P must be the fifth sentence as it stretches the definition
given above from things to 'people'.
Sol 264. The remaining sentence, then, T, gives examples of
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. P people and their virtues. So, T is the sixth sentence.
The correct order is: SQURPT
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. Sol 267.
Here, only S introduces the topic of Greek term for virtue. The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Q
So, S must be the first sentence.
The second sentence usually provides more information
about the first. Here, only Q talks more about 'arête'.
So, Q must be the second sentence.
The third sentence must logically follow from the second The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic.
sentence. Only U refers to 'the kind of excellence' Here, only S introduces the topic of Greek term for virtue.
mentioned in Q. So, S must be the first sentence.
So, U must be the third sentence. The second sentence usually provides more information
Only sentence R gives more information, i.e., examples of about the first. Here, only Q talks more about 'arête'.
the excellence talked about in the third So, Q must be the second sentence.
sentence. So, R must be the fourth sentence. The third sentence must logically follow from the second
P must be the fifth sentence as it stretches the definition sentence. Only U refers to 'the kind of excellence'
given above from things to 'people'. mentioned in Q.
The remaining sentence, then, T, gives examples of So, U must be the third sentence.
people and their virtues. So, T is the sixth sentence. Only sentence R gives more information, i.e., examples of
the excellence talked about in the third
The correct order is: SQURPT sentence. So, R must be the fourth sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is 1. P must be the fifth sentence as it stretches the definition
given above from things to 'people'.
Sol 265. The remaining sentence, then, T, gives examples of
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. R people and their virtues. So, T is the sixth sentence.
The correct order is: SQURPT
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. Sol 268.
Here, only S introduces the topic of Greek term for virtue. The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. Here, only
So, S must be the first sentence. Q introduces the topic of basic rules regarding something and
The second sentence usually provides more information also uses the earliest time-reference-the year 1855.
about the first. Here, only Q talks more about 'arête'. So, Q must be the first sentence.
So, Q must be the second sentence. The second sentence usually provides more information about
The third sentence must logically follow from the second the first. Here, only S uses the pronoun 'these', referring to the
'basic rules' talked about in the first sentence.
sentence. Only U refers to 'the kind of excellence'
So, S must be the second sentence.
mentioned in Q. The third sentence must logically follow from the second
So, U must be the third sentence. sentence. Only U uses the word 'also' and refers to the act given
Only sentence R gives more information, i.e., examples of in the first sentence by the pronoun 'it'.
the excellence talked about in the third So, U must be the third sentence.
sentence. So, R must be the fourth sentence. Both sentences R and T use the same year, 1860; but since T uses
P must be the fifth sentence as it stretches the definition the word 'also', it must follow R.
given above from things to 'people'. So, R must be the fourth sentence and T must be the fifth
The remaining sentence, then, T, gives examples of sentence.
people and their virtues. So, T is the sixth sentence. The remaining sentence, then,P, gives the last time-related
reference, the latest year 1872 and so P is the sixth sentence.
The correct order is: SQURPT The correct order is: QSURTP
Therefore, the correct answer is 3. Therefore, the correct answer is 1.
Sol 266. Sol 269.
The correct answer is option 5 i.e. U The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. Here, only
Q introduces the topic of basic rules regarding something and
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also uses the earliest time-reference-the year 1855. The remaining sentence, then,P, gives the last time-related
So, Q must be the first sentence. reference, the latest year 1872 and so P is the sixth sentence.
The second sentence usually provides more information about The correct order is: QSURTP
the first. Here, only S uses the pronoun 'these', referring to the Therefore, the correct answer is 3.
'basic rules' talked about in the first sentence.
So, S must be the second sentence. Sol 273.
The third sentence must logically follow from the second Correct Option – 1.
sentence. Only U uses the word 'also' and refers to the act given The first sentence is B as it introduces the topic of History and its
in the first sentence by the pronoun 'it'. division into three categories. D will follow B as D is about the
So, U must be the third sentence. early medieval period. There is no sentence about the first
Both sentences R and T use the same year, 1860; but since T uses category – antiquity. F follows D as it is about the middle
the word 'also', it must follow R. medieval period – a period directly after the early medieval
So, R must be the fourth sentence and T must be the fifth period. Sentence 4 with ‘also’ states another positive factor about
sentence. the middle medieval period – the establishment of feudalism and
The remaining sentence, then,P, gives the last time-related manorialism. C follows directly after 4 with ‘This period’ which
reference, the latest year 1872 and so P is the sixth sentence. states other positive factors about the middle medieval period,
The correct order is: QSURTP namely the birth of universities and the age of reason over faith.
Therefore, the correct answer is 4. E follows C by stating ‘however’ – and goes on to state the
negative factors about European society during the late
Sol 270. medieval period. A concludes the paragraph as it is the only
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. Here, only sentence about the early modern period.
Q introduces the topic of basic rules regarding something and The correct order is BDF4CEA.
also uses the earliest time-reference-the year 1855. The SIXTH statement is E.
So, Q must be the first sentence.
The second sentence usually provides more information about Sol 274.
the first. Here, only S uses the pronoun 'these', referring to the Correct Option – 2.
'basic rules' talked about in the first sentence. The first sentence is B as it introduces the topic of History and its
So, S must be the second sentence. division into three categories. D will follow B as D is about the
The third sentence must logically follow from the second early medieval period. There is no sentence about the first
sentence. Only U uses the word 'also' and refers to the act given category – antiquity. F follows D as it is about the middle
in the first sentence by the pronoun 'it'. medieval period – a period directly after the early medieval
So, U must be the third sentence. period. Sentence 4 with ‘also’ states another positive factor about
Both sentences R and T use the same year, 1860; but since T uses the middle medieval period – the establishment of feudalism and
the word 'also', it must follow R. manorialism. C follows directly after 4 with ‘This period’ which
So, R must be the fourth sentence and T must be the fifth states other positive factors about the middle medieval period,
sentence. namely the birth of universities and the age of reason over faith.
The remaining sentence, then,P, gives the last time-related E follows C by stating ‘however’ – and goes on to state the
reference, the latest year 1872 and so P is the sixth sentence. negative factors about European society during the late
The correct order is: QSURTP medieval period. A concludes the paragraph as it is the only
Therefore, the correct answer is 2. sentence about the early modern period.
The correct order is BDF4CEA.
Sol 271. The FIFTH statement is C.
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. Here, only
Q introduces the topic of basic rules regarding something and Sol 275.
also uses the earliest time-reference-the year 1855. Correct Option – 3.
So, Q must be the first sentence. The first sentence is B as it introduces the topic of History and its
The second sentence usually provides more information about division into three categories. D will follow B as D is about the
the first. Here, only S uses the pronoun 'these', referring to the early medieval period. There is no sentence about the first
'basic rules' talked about in the first sentence. category – antiquity. F follows D as it is about the middle
So, S must be the second sentence. medieval period – a period directly after the early medieval
The third sentence must logically follow from the second period. Sentence 4 with ‘also’ states another positive factor about
sentence. Only U uses the word 'also' and refers to the act given the middle medieval period – the establishment of feudalism and
in the first sentence by the pronoun 'it'. manorialism. C follows directly after 4 with ‘This period’ which
So, U must be the third sentence. states other positive factors about the middle medieval period,
Both sentences R and T use the same year, 1860; but since T uses namely the birth of universities and the age of reason over faith.
the word 'also', it must follow R. E follows C by stating ‘however’ – and goes on to state the
So, R must be the fourth sentence and T must be the fifth negative factors about European society during the late
sentence. medieval period. A concludes the paragraph as it is the only
The remaining sentence, then,P, gives the last time-related sentence about the early modern period.
reference, the latest year 1872 and so P is the sixth sentence. The correct order is BDF4CEA.
The correct order is: QSURTP The SECOND statement is D.
Sol 276.
Sol 272. Correct Option - 5.
The first sentence of a paragraph introduces a topic. Here, only The first sentence is B as it introduces the topic of History and its
Q introduces the topic of basic rules regarding something and division into three categories. D will follow B as D is about the
also uses the earliest time-reference-the year 1855. early medieval period. There is no sentence about the first
So, Q must be the first sentence. category – antiquity. F follows D as it is about the middle
The second sentence usually provides more information about medieval period – a period directly after the early medieval
the first. Here, only S uses the pronoun 'these', referring to the period. Sentence 4 with ‘also’ states another positive factor about
'basic rules' talked about in the first sentence. the middle medieval period – the establishment of feudalism and
So, S must be the second sentence. manorialism. C follows directly after 4 with ‘This period’ which
The third sentence must logically follow from the second states other positive factors about the middle medieval period,
sentence. Only U uses the word 'also' and refers to the act given namely the birth of universities and the age of reason over faith.
in the first sentence by the pronoun 'it'. E follows C by stating ‘however’ – and goes on to state the
So, U must be the third sentence. negative factors about European society during the late
Both sentences R and T use the same year, 1860; but since T uses medieval period. A concludes the paragraph as it is the only
the word 'also', it must follow R. sentence about the early modern period.
So, R must be the fourth sentence and T must be the fifth The correct order is BDF4CEA.
sentence. The FIRST statement is B.
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Sol 277. Sentence A follows 3 as it too talks about whales which is
Correct Option – 4. mentioned in the previous sentence. Therefore, sentence
The first sentence is B as it introduces the topic of History and its A is the fourth sentence.
division into three categories. D will follow B as D is about the FB is a pair since both mention shipwrecks first stated in
early medieval period. There is no sentence about the first sentence 3. AC is also a pair since both mention the
category – antiquity. F follows D as it is about the middle famous whale Mocha Dick first stated in sentence 3.
medieval period – a period directly after the early medieval
While A mentions Reynolds’ depiction, C goes on to add
period. Sentence 4 with ‘also’ states another positive factor about
the middle medieval period – the establishment of feudalism and the name of a novel that was inspired by Reynolds’
manorialism. C follows directly after 4 with ‘This period’ which depiction of the famous whale Moby
states other positive factors about the middle medieval period, Dick. Therefore, sentence C is the fifth sentence.
namely the birth of universities and the age of reason over faith. F mentions that Mocha has one of the largest collections
E follows C by stating ‘however’ – and goes on to state the of shipwrecks and B goes on to add that many houses on
negative factors about European society during the late the island are built from remains of
medieval period. A concludes the paragraph as it is the only shipwrecks. Therefore, sentence F is the fifth sentence
sentence about the early modern period. and sentence B is the last sentence.
The correct order is BDF4CEA.
The SEVENTH statement is A. The correct order is ED3ACFB.
The ordered paragraph is: Mocha is a small island located 12
Sol 278. miles off the coast of mainland Chile. The island is approximately
The correct option is option 3 i.e. B 48km2 in area with mountains running in a North-South
direction. Historically, this small and remote island has played
host to explorers, adventurers, pirates, shipwrecks and one very
famous whale. The waters off the island are famous for a sperm
whale, Mocha Dick as depicted by an American explorer
The first sentence is E as it introduces the island of Mocha Jeremiah Reynolds during the 19th century. Mocha Dick served to
which is the theme of the paragraph. be the inspiration for the fictional whale Moby Dick in the 1851
Sentence D will follow E as it mentions something more novel, Moby Dick, authored by Herman Melville. The island
about the island, Mocha. Therefore, sentence D is the boasts one of the largest number of shipwrecks in the
second sentence. world. Many houses in Mocha are built from remains of
Sentence 3 adds on this information as it talks about shipwrecks.
whales. The SIXTH statement is F.
Sentence A follows 3 as it too talks about whales which is Sol 280.
mentioned in the previous sentence. Therefore, sentence The correct option is option 3 i.e. C
A is the fourth sentence.
FB is a pair since both mention shipwrecks first stated in
sentence 3. AC is also a pair since both mention the
famous whale Mocha Dick first stated in sentence 3.
While A mentions Reynolds’ depiction, C goes on to add The first sentence is E as it introduces the island of Mocha
the name of a novel that was inspired by Reynolds’ which is the theme of the paragraph.
depiction of the famous whale Moby Sentence D will follow E as it mentions something more
Dick. Therefore, sentence C is the fifth sentence. about the island, Mocha. Therefore, sentence D is the
F mentions that Mocha has one of the largest collections second sentence.
of shipwrecks and B goes on to add that many houses on Sentence 3 adds on this information as it talks about
the island are built from remains of whales.
shipwrecks. Therefore, sentence F is the fifth sentence Sentence A follows 3 as it too talks about whales which is
and sentence B is the last sentence. mentioned in the previous sentence. Therefore, sentence
A is the fourth sentence.
The correct order is ED3ACFB. FB is a pair since both mention shipwrecks first stated in
The ordered paragraph is: Mocha is a small island located 12 sentence 3. AC is also a pair since both mention the
miles off the coast of mainland Chile. The island is approximately famous whale Mocha Dick first stated in sentence 3.
48km2 in area with mountains running in a North-South
While A mentions Reynolds’ depiction, C goes on to add
host to explorers, adventurers, pirates, shipwrecks and one very the name of a novel that was inspired by Reynolds’
famous whale. The waters off the island are famous for a sperm depiction of the famous whale Moby
whale, Mocha Dick as depicted by an American explorer Dick. Therefore, sentence C is the fifth sentence.
Jeremiah Reynolds during the 19th century. Mocha Dick served to F mentions that Mocha has one of the largest collections
be the inspiration for the fictional whale Moby Dick in the 1851 of shipwrecks and B goes on to add that many houses on
novel, Moby Dick, authored by Herman Melville. The island the island are built from remains of
boasts one of the largest number of shipwrecks in the shipwrecks. Therefore, sentence F is the fifth sentence
world. Many houses in Mocha are built from remains of and sentence B is the last sentence.
shipwrecks.
The SEVENTH statement is B. The correct order is ED3ACFB.
The ordered paragraph is: Mocha is a small island located 12
Sol 279. miles off the coast of mainland Chile. The island is approximately
The correct option is option 4 i.e. F 48km2 in area with mountains running in a North-South
whale, Mocha Dick as depicted by an American explorer
The first sentence is E as it introduces the island of Mocha Jeremiah Reynolds during the 19th century. Mocha Dick served to
which is the theme of the paragraph. be the inspiration for the fictional whale Moby Dick in the 1851
Sentence D will follow E as it mentions something more novel, Moby Dick, authored by Herman Melville. The island
about the island, Mocha. Therefore, sentence D is the boasts one of the largest number of shipwrecks in the
whales. The FIFTH statement is C.
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Sol 281. The ordered paragraph is: Mocha is a small island located 12
The correct option is option 4 i.e. A miles off the coast of mainland Chile. The island is approximately
48km2 in area with mountains running in a North-South
The first sentence is E as it introduces the island of Mocha whale, Mocha Dick as depicted by an American explorer
which is the theme of the paragraph. Jeremiah Reynolds during the 19th century. Mocha Dick served to
Sentence D will follow E as it mentions something more be the inspiration for the fictional whale Moby Dick in the 1851
novel, Moby Dick, authored by Herman Melville. The island
about the island, Mocha. Therefore, sentence D is the
boasts one of the largest number of shipwrecks in the
whales. The FIRST statement is E.
Sentence A follows 3 as it too talks about whales which is
mentioned in the previous sentence. Therefore, sentence Sol 283.
A is the fourth sentence. Correct Option - 4.
FB is a pair since both mention shipwrecks first stated in B is the introductory sentence since it gives the definition of
sentence 3. AC is also a pair since both mention the photosynthesis. E follows B by explaining more about the storage
famous whale Mocha Dick first stated in sentence 3. of ‘chemical energy’ first mentioned in B. CF is a pair. While C
While A mentions Reynolds’ depiction, C goes on to add explains the process of photosynthesis – the release of oxygen –
F goes on to state that most of the oxygen produced is via
the name of a novel that was inspired by Reynolds’
photosynthesis. A with ‘also responsible’ will follow F since it
depiction of the famous whale Moby mentions another feature of photosynthesis – it supplies all of
Dick. Therefore, sentence C is the fifth sentence. the organic compounds and most of the energy present on
F mentions that Mocha has one of the largest collections earth. D concludes the paragraph by giving a name for
of shipwrecks and B goes on to add that many houses on organisms that undergo photosynthesis.
the island are built from remains of The correct order is BE3CFAD.
shipwrecks. Therefore, sentence F is the fifth sentence The ordered paragraph is: Photosynthesis is the process by which
and sentence B is the last sentence. plants absorb sunlight and convert it into chemical energy that
helps the plants in performing various activities. This chemical
The correct order is ED3ACFB. energy, synthesized from water and carbon dioxide, is stored in
The ordered paragraph is: Mocha is a small island located 12 carbohydrate molecules present in plants. The name
miles off the coast of mainland Chile. The island is approximately photosynthesis is derived from the Greek ‘phos’ meaning light
48km2 in area with mountains running in a North-South and ‘synthesis’ meaning putting together. During photosynthesis,
direction. Historically, this small and remote island has played plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen as a waste
host to explorers, adventurers, pirates, shipwrecks and one very product. This process is largely responsible for producing most of
famous whale. The waters off the island are famous for a sperm the oxygen content on the Earth’s surface. Photosynthesis is also
whale, Mocha Dick as depicted by an American explorer responsible for supplying all the organic compounds and most of
Jeremiah Reynolds during the 19th century. Mocha Dick served to the energy required for life on earth. Organisms that undergo
be the inspiration for the fictional whale Moby Dick in the 1851 photosynthesis are known as photoautotrophs.
novel, Moby Dick, authored by Herman Melville. The island The SEVENTH statement is D.
boasts one of the largest number of shipwrecks in the
world. Many houses in Mocha are built from remains of Sol 284.
shipwrecks. Correct Option - 5.
The FOURTH statement is A. B is the introductory sentence since it gives the definition of
photosynthesis. E follows B by explaining more about the storage
Sol 282. of ‘chemical energy’ first mentioned in B. CF is a pair. While C
The correct option is option 3 i.e. E explains the process of photosynthesis – the release of oxygen –
photosynthesis. A with ‘also responsible’ will follow F since it
mentions another feature of photosynthesis – it supplies all of
the organic compounds and most of the energy present on
The first sentence is E as it introduces the island of Mocha earth. D concludes the paragraph by giving a name for
which is the theme of the paragraph. organisms that undergo photosynthesis.
Sentence D will follow E as it mentions something more The correct order is BE3CFAD.
The ordered paragraph is: Photosynthesis is the process by which
about the island, Mocha. Therefore, sentence D is the
plants absorb sunlight and convert it into chemical energy that
second sentence. helps the plants in performing various activities. This chemical
Sentence 3 adds on this information as it talks about energy, synthesized from water and carbon dioxide, is stored in
whales. carbohydrate molecules present in plants. The name
Sentence A follows 3 as it too talks about whales which is photosynthesis is derived from the Greek ‘phos’ meaning light
mentioned in the previous sentence. Therefore, sentence and ‘synthesis’ meaning putting together. During photosynthesis,
A is the fourth sentence. plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen as a waste
FB is a pair since both mention shipwrecks first stated in product. This process is largely responsible for producing most of
sentence 3. AC is also a pair since both mention the the oxygen content on the Earth’s surface. Photosynthesis is also
famous whale Mocha Dick first stated in sentence 3. responsible for supplying all the organic compounds and most of
While A mentions Reynolds’ depiction, C goes on to add the energy required for life on earth. Organisms that undergo
the name of a novel that was inspired by Reynolds’ photosynthesis are known as photoautotrophs.
The FIFTH statement is F.
depiction of the famous whale Moby
Dick. Therefore, sentence C is the fifth sentence. Sol 285.
F mentions that Mocha has one of the largest collections Correct Option - 2.
of shipwrecks and B goes on to add that many houses on B is the introductory sentence since it gives the definition of
the island are built from remains of photosynthesis. E follows B by explaining more about the storage
shipwrecks. Therefore, sentence F is the fifth sentence of ‘chemical energy’ first mentioned in B. CF is a pair. While C
and sentence B is the last sentence. explains the process of photosynthesis – release of oxygen – F
goes on to state that most of the oxygen produced is via
The correct order is ED3ACFB. photosynthesis. A with ‘also responsible’ will follow F since it
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the organic compounds and most of the energy present on It can be understood that the given lines would form a
earth. D concludes the paragraph by giving a name for paragraph on music. Sentence D seems to be the first sentence
organisms that undergo photosynthesis. since it begins as a hypothesis which the other lines go on to
The correct order is BE3CFAD. discuss. Sentence C states the reason for sentence D which
The ordered paragraph is: Photosynthesis is the process by which would make it the second sentence. Sentence E and F focus on
plants absorb sunlight and convert it into chemical energy that relationship aspect and sentence F seems to be succeeding the
helps the plants in performing various activities. This chemical second sentence as the fourth sentence is given that further
energy, synthesized from water and carbon dioxide, is stored in elaborates the topic's scope. This makes sentence F the third
carbohydrate molecules present in plants. The name sentence. Sentence A can be followed by the fourth sentence as
photosynthesis is derived from the Greek ‘phos’ meaning light it again bring forward another fact. This makes sentence A as
and ‘synthesis’ meaning putting together. During photosynthesis, the fifth sentence. The sixth sentence can be sentence E as it
plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen as a waste pulls the previous points of relationships and ties it with another
product. This process is largely responsible for producing most of element of time. Finally, the seventh sentence is sentence B
the oxygen content on the Earth’s surface. Photosynthesis is also which gives a proper conclusive remark on the topic.
responsible for supplying all the organic compounds and most of The correct order is DCF4AEB
the energy required for life on earth. Organisms that undergo The THIRD sentence is F.
photosynthesis are known as photoautotrophs. The ordered paragraph will be: It is said that music is a universal
The FOURTH statement is C. language or rather is strongly assumed by masses. The reason
for this probably is that people connect over music Not only with
Sol 286. others but also with their inner self, music brings out a deeper
Correct Option - 3. understanding. Most people have made playlists to suit their
B is the introductory sentence since it gives the definition of every mood and upturn. Wide range of musicians from all
photosynthesis. E follows B by explaining more about the storage around the world being famous in the other parts of the world is
of ‘chemical energy’ first mentioned in B. CF is a pair. While C proof enough. Bonds can be made over time with music. And
explains the process of photosynthesis – the release of oxygen – good music always lives on as a legacy.
photosynthesis. A with ‘also responsible’ will follow F since it Sol 289.
mentions another feature of photosynthesis – it supplies all of The correct answer is option 2.
the organic compounds and most of the energy present on
earth. D concludes the paragraph by giving a name for  Explanation:  
organisms that undergo photosynthesis. It can be understood that the given lines would form a
The correct order is BE3CFAD. paragraph on music. Sentence D seems to be the first sentence
The ordered paragraph is: Photosynthesis is the process by which since it begins as a hypothesis which the other lines go on to
plants absorb sunlight and convert it into chemical energy that discuss. Sentence C states the reason for sentence D which
helps the plants in performing various activities. This chemical would make it the second sentence. Sentence E and F focus on
energy, synthesized from water and carbon dioxide, is stored in relationship aspect and sentence F seems to be succeeding the
carbohydrate molecules present in plants. The name second sentence as the fourth sentence is given that further
photosynthesis is derived from the Greek ‘phos’ meaning light elaborates the topic's scope. This makes sentence F the third
and ‘synthesis’ meaning putting together. During photosynthesis, sentence. Sentence A can be followed by the fourth sentence as
plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen as a waste it again bring forward another fact. This makes sentence A as
product. This process is largely responsible for producing most of the fifth sentence. The sixth sentence can be sentence E as it
the oxygen content on the Earth’s surface. Photosynthesis is also pulls the previous points of relationships and ties it with another
responsible for supplying all the organic compounds and most of element of time. Finally, the seventh sentence is sentence B
the energy required for life on earth. Organisms that undergo which gives a proper conclusive remark on the topic.
photosynthesis are known as photoautotrophs. The correct order is DCF4AEB.
The SECOND statement is E. The FIRST sentence is D.
The ordered paragraph will be: It is said that music is a universal
Sol 287. language or rather is strongly assumed by masses. The reason
Correct Option - 5. for this probably is that people connect over music Not only with
B is the introductory sentence since it gives the definition of others but also with their inner self, music brings out a deeper
photosynthesis. E follows B by explaining more about the storage understanding. Most people have made playlists to suit their
of ‘chemical energy’ first mentioned in B. CF is a pair. While C every mood and upturn. Wide range of musicians from all
explains the process of photosynthesis – the release of oxygen – around the world being famous in the other parts of the world is
F goes on to state that most of the oxygen produced is via proof enough. Bonds can be made over time with music. And
photosynthesis. A with ‘also responsible’ will follow F since it good music always lives on as a legacy.
the organic compounds and most of the energy present on Sol 290.
earth. D concludes the paragraph by giving a name for The correct answer is option 5.
organisms that undergo photosynthesis.
The correct order is BE3CFAD.  Explanation:  
The ordered paragraph is: Photosynthesis is the process by which It can be understood that the given lines would form a
plants absorb sunlight and convert it into chemical energy that paragraph on music. Sentence D seems to be the first sentence
helps the plants in performing various activities. This chemical since it begins as a hypothesis which the other lines go on to
energy, synthesized from water and carbon dioxide, is stored in discuss. Sentence C states the reason for sentence D which
carbohydrate molecules present in plants. The name would make it the second sentence. Sentence E and F focus on
photosynthesis is derived from the Greek ‘phos’ meaning light relationship aspect and sentence F seems to be succeeding the
and ‘synthesis’ meaning putting together. During photosynthesis, second sentence as the fourth sentence is given that further
plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen as a waste elaborates the topic's scope. This makes sentence F the third
product. This process is largely responsible for producing most of sentence. Sentence A can be followed by the fourth sentence as
the oxygen content on the Earth’s surface. Photosynthesis is also it again bring forward another fact. This makes sentence A as
responsible for supplying all the organic compounds and most of the fifth sentence. The sixth sentence can be sentence E as it
the energy required for life on earth. Organisms that undergo pulls the previous points of relationships and ties it with another
photosynthesis are known as photoautotrophs. element of time. Finally, the seventh sentence is sentence B
The FIRST statement is B. which gives a proper conclusive remark on the topic.
The correct order is DCF4AEB.
Sol 288.
The SEVENTH sentence is B.
The correct answer is option 3. The ordered paragraph will be: It is said that music is a universal
language or rather is strongly assumed by masses. The reason
 Explanation:   for this probably is that people connect over music Not only with
others but also with their inner self, music brings out a deeper
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understanding. Most people have made playlists to suit their Sol 294.
every mood and upturn. Wide range of musicians from all Correct option- 2.
around the world being famous in the other parts of the world is From the given sentences, the most likely first sentence is C
proof enough. Bonds can be made over time with music. And because it defines the topic. This is followed by sentence F that is
good music always lives on as a legacy. the second sentence which brings the country in particular to the
topic of secularism. Then sentence D provides reason for
Sol 291. choosing the said country and becomes the third sentence. With
The correct answer is option 1. the fourth sentence given, sentence E can be the fifth sentence
because it brings in contemporary status. The sixth sentence is
 Explanation:   sentence A since it continues the contemporary stance and
It can be understood that the given lines would form a finally, sentence B that is the seventh sentence provides
paragraph on music. Sentence D seems to be the first sentence a conclusive remark.
since it begins as a hypothesis which the other lines go on to The correct order is CFD4EAB.
discuss. Sentence C states the reason for sentence D which The SIXTH sentence is D.
would make it the second sentence. Sentence E and F focus on
relationship aspect and sentence F seems to be succeeding the Sol 295.
second sentence as the fourth sentence is given that further Correct option- 2.
elaborates the topic's scope. This makes sentence F the third From the given sentences, the most likely first sentence is C
sentence. Sentence A can be followed by the fourth sentence as because it defines the topic. This is followed by sentence F that is
it again bring forward another fact. This makes sentence A as the second sentence which brings the country in particular to the
the fifth sentence. The sixth sentence can be sentence E as it topic of secularism. Then sentence D provides reason for
pulls the previous points of relationships and ties it with another choosing the said country and becomes the third sentence. With
element of time. Finally, the seventh sentence is sentence B the fourth sentence given, sentence E can be the fifth sentence
which gives a proper conclusive remark on the topic. because it brings in contemporary status. The sixth sentence is
The correct order is DCF4AEB. sentence A since it continues the contemporary stance and
The SIXTH sentence is E. finally, sentence B that is the seventh sentence provides
The ordered paragraph will be: It is said that music is a universal a conclusive remark.
language or rather is strongly assumed by masses. The reason The correct order is CFD4EAB.
for this probably is that people connect over music Not only with The SECOND sentence is F.
others but also with their inner self, music brings out a deeper
understanding. Most people have made playlists to suit their Sol 296.
every mood and upturn. Wide range of musicians from all Correct option- 3.
around the world being famous in the other parts of the world is From the given sentences, the most likely first sentence is C
proof enough. Bonds can be made over time with music. And because it defines the topic. This is followed by sentence F that is
good music always lives on as a legacy. the second sentence which brings the country in particular to the
topic of secularism. Then sentence D provides reason for
Sol 292. choosing the said country and becomes the third sentence. With
The correct answer is option 4. the fourth sentence given, sentence E can be the fifth sentence
because it brings in contemporary status. The sixth sentence is
 Explanation:   sentence A since it continues the contemporary stance and
It can be understood that the given lines would form a finally, sentence B that is the seventh sentence provides
paragraph on music. Sentence D seems to be the first sentence a conclusive remark.
since it begins as a hypothesis which the other lines go on to The correct order is CFD4EAB.
discuss. Sentence C states the reason for sentence D which The first sentence is C.
would make it the second sentence. Sentence E and F focus on
relationship aspect and sentence F seems to be succeeding the Sol 297.
second sentence as the fourth sentence is given that further The correct answer is option 5) i.e. 'A'
elaborates the topic's scope. This makes sentence F the third
sentence. Sentence A can be followed by the fourth sentence as From the given sentences, the most likely first sentence is
it again bring forward another fact. This makes sentence A as C because it defines the topic.
the fifth sentence. The sixth sentence can be sentence E as it This is followed by sentence F that is the second sentence
pulls the previous points of relationships and ties it with another that brings the country in particular to the topic of
element of time. Finally, the seventh sentence is sentence B secularism.
which gives a proper conclusive remark on the topic. Then sentence D provides the reason for choosing the
The correct order is DCF4AEB. said country and becomes the third sentence.
The SECOND statement is C. With the fourth sentence given, sentence E can be the
The ordered paragraph will be: It is said that music is a universal fifth sentence because it brings in contemporary status.
language or rather is strongly assumed by masses. The reason
The sixth sentence is sentence A since it continues the
for this probably is that people connect over music Not only with
others but also with their inner self, music brings out a deeper contemporary stance
understanding. Most people have made playlists to suit their Finally, sentence B that is the seventh sentence provides
every mood and upturn. Wide range of musicians from all a conclusive remark.
around the world being famous in the other parts of the world is The correct order is CFD4EAB.
proof enough. Bonds can be made over time with music. And
good music always lives on as a legacy.
Sol 293.
Correct option- 1.
From the given sentences, the most likely first sentence is C Sol 298.
because it defines the topic. This is followed by sentence F that is Logically and contextually Q is independent of the rest
the second sentence which brings the country in particular to the sentences and so Q is the First sentence in the sequence.
topic of secularism. Then sentence D provides reason for Out of the rest sentences, Q is followed by S and P subsequently
choosing the said country and becomes the third sentence. With with reference to the context.
the fourth sentence given, sentence E can be the fifth sentence Therefore S and P are respectively the Second and third
because it brings in contemporary status. The sixth sentence is sentences in the sequence.
sentence A since it continues the contemporary stance and Out of R and T, R definitely follows P and hence  P is the fourth
finally, sentence B that is the seventh sentence provides sentence.
a conclusive remark. Undoubtedly, R becomes the Fifth sentence in the sequence.
The correct order is CFD4EAB. Therefore, the correct option is QSPRT.
The seventh sentence is B. Correct sequence:
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i. Q) Last night we were at the hostel when almost every Sol 303.
boarder heard a monstrous sound. Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
ii. S) But nobody went out as it was torrentially downpouring idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
outside and also there was no power in the hostel should talk about something in general and not specific details
premises. as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence.
iii. P) On the next morning they found out that the Now ‘slide’ in sentence S is closely connected with ‘sunk’ in
sentence P and the passage should have a smooth flow of ideas
transformer at the nearby substation had exploded with
hence sentence P is the second sentence. Sentence T continues
a horrific sound which they had heard in the night before. talking about the performance of rupees and it is the third
iv. R) However, there was no casualty and the fire fighting sentence. Now sentence Q is the next sentence and not sentence
group had handled the situation in an adept manner. R because sentence Q mentioned the previous theme and starts
v. T) Two days later, power was restored in the hostel upon a new theme i.e. of trade. It is a transitional sentence and it will
installation of the new transformer and other accessories. come before R. The last sentence is given.
The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6.
Sol 299. Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.
Logically none of the sentences P, Q, S, or T can be the First
sentence. R happens to be independent of all other sentences Sol 304.
and so R fits well in the sequence as the First sentence. Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
Out of the rest sentences, T seems to conclude the topic of idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
discussion and hence T is rightly the Fifth sentence in the should talk about something in general and not specific details
sequence. as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence.
Now logically we find that Q follows R and S comes before P. So, Now ‘slide’ in sentence S is closely connected with ‘sunk’ in
Q, S, and P become in the sequence as the Second, Third and sentence P and the passage should have a smooth flow of ideas
Fourth sentences respectively. hence sentence P is the second sentence. Sentence T continues
Therefore, the correct option is RQSPT. talking about the performance of rupees and it is the third
Correct sequence: sentence. Now sentence Q is the next sentence and not sentence
R because sentence Q mentioned the previous theme and starts
i. R) The clock stroke six and we were about to leave the a new theme i.e. of trade. It is a transitional sentence and it will
office. come before R. The last sentence is given.
ii. Q) As we stepped out of office building, it started raining The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6.
heavily. Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.
iii. S) Finding no other options some of us took shelter in the Sol 305.
car shed. Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
iv. P) But because of the gusty wind and torrential idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
downpour, we all got drenched badly. should talk about something in general and not specific details
v. T) After the rain stopped, we somehow managed to go as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence.
back home in spite of less transport and heavy rush. Now ‘slide’ in sentence S is closely connected with ‘sunk’ in
sentence P and the passage should have a smooth flow of ideas
Sol 300. hence sentence P is the second sentence. Sentence T continues
The first sentence in a paragraph always introduces a new topic talking about the performance of rupees and it is the third
and must be a sentence with independent meaning. sentence. Now sentence Q is the next sentence and not sentence
Here, only sentence Q gives an independent meaning. R because sentence Q mentioned the previous theme and starts
Out of the given options, only option 5 begins with Q. a new theme i.e. of trade. It is a transitional sentence and it will
Therefore, the correct answer is option 5. come before R. The last sentence is given.
The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6.
Sol 301. Thus, option 5 is the correct answer.
Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
should talk about something in general and not specific details Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence. idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
Now ‘slide’ in sentence S is closely connected with ‘sunk’ in should talk about something in general and not specific details
sentence P and the passage should have a smooth flow of ideas as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence.
hence sentence P is the second sentence. Sentence T continues Now second sentence is sentence P as it talks about the “shift”
talking about the performance of rupees and it is the third that is mentioned in the first line so it is continuing the idea with
sentence. Now sentence Q is the next sentence and not sentence a smooth flow. Now the passage talks about the violence and
R because sentence Q mentioned the previous theme and starts sentences TQR is the logical flow of next three sentences. First,
a new theme i.e. of trade. It is a transitional sentence and it will they rushed to the borders, then the soldiers fired upon them and
come before R. The last sentence is given. then it is said that all this caused it to be a bad day. The last
The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6. sentence is given.
Thus, option 2 is correct answer. The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6.
Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.
Sol 302.
Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an Sol 307.
idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
should talk about something in general and not specific details idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence. should talk about something in general and not specific details
Now ‘slide’ in sentence S is closely connected with ‘sunk’ in as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence.
sentence P and the passage should have a smooth flow of ideas Now second sentence is sentence P as it talks about the “shift”
hence sentence P is the second sentence. Sentence T continues that is mentioned in the first line so it is continuing the idea with
talking about the performance of rupees and it is the third a smooth flow. Now the passage talks about the violence and
sentence. Now sentence Q is the next sentence and not sentence sentences TQR is the logical flow of next three sentences. First,
R because sentence Q mentioned the previous theme and starts they rushed to the borders, then the soldiers fired upon them and
a new theme i.e. of trade. It is a transitional sentence and it will then it is said that all this caused it to be a bad day. The last
come before R. The last sentence is given. sentence is given.
The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6. The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6.
Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.
   
   
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Sol 308. Now second sentence is sentence P as it talks about the “shift”
Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an that is mentioned in the first line so it is continuing the idea with
idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It a smooth flow. Now the passage talks about the violence and
should talk about something in general and not specific details sentences TQR is the logical flow of next three sentences. First,
as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence. they rushed to the borders, then the soldiers fired upon them and
Now second sentence is sentence P as it talks about the “shift” then it is said that all this caused it to be a bad day. The last
that is mentioned in the first line so it is continuing the idea with sentence is given.
a smooth flow. Now the passage talks about the violence and The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6.
sentences TQR is the logical flow of next three sentences. First, Thus, option 1 is the correct answer.
they rushed to the borders, then the soldiers fired upon them and
then it is said that all this caused it to be a bad day. The last Sol 314.
sentence is given. Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6. idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
Thus, option 3 is the correct answer. should talk about something in general and not specific details
as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence.
sentences TQR is the logical flow of next three sentences. First, Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.
sentence is given. Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an
The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6. idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It
Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. should talk about something in general and not specific details
as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence.
sentences TQR is the logical flow of next three sentences. First, Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.
sentence is given. The passage is about, Arun Jailtley's comments on the matter of
The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6. Rafale deal. The second sentence starts with ''with regard to.''
Thus, option 1 is the correct answer. This tells us that, it is not a complete sentence. This must be the
next part of the opening sentence. Considering this, we can say
Sol 311. that, S, this sentence introduces us to Arun Jaitley for the first
Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an time in the passage. The third sentence is, Q which has gone
idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It back to explain in brevity what the issue here is. P is the Fourth
should talk about something in general and not specific details sentence, which completes the third sentence. Sentence 5 gives
as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence. us the French Government's and Dassault's stand on the issue.
Now second sentence is sentence P as it talks about the “shift” And the sixth sentence is R, which basically says the same. And
that is mentioned in the first line so it is continuing the idea with the last sentence is T.    
a smooth flow. Now the passage talks about the violence and Thus, the correct chronological order for S2QP5RT.
sentences TQR is the logical flow of next three sentences. First,
they rushed to the borders, then the soldiers fired upon them and Sol 317.
then it is said that all this caused it to be a bad day. The last The passage is about, Arun Jailtley's comments on the matter of
sentence is given. Rafale deal. The second sentence starts with ''with regard to.''
The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6. This tells us that, it is not a complete sentence. This must be the
Thus, option 2 is the correct answer. next part of the opening sentence. Considering this, we can say
that, S, this sentence introduces us to Arun Jaitley for the first
Sol 312. time in the passage. The third sentence is, Q which has gone
Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an back to explain in brevity what the issue here is. P is the Fourth
idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It sentence, which completes the third sentence. Sentence 5 gives
should talk about something in general and not specific details us the French Government's and Dassault's stand on the issue.
as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence. And the sixth sentence is R, which basically says the same. And
Now second sentence is sentence P as it talks about the “shift” the last sentence is T.    
that is mentioned in the first line so it is continuing the idea with Thus, the correct chronological order for S2QP5RT.
a smooth flow. Now the passage talks about the violence and
sentences TQR is the logical flow of next three sentences. First, Sol 318.
they rushed to the borders, then the soldiers fired upon them and The passage is about, Arun Jailtley's comments on the matter of
then it is said that all this caused it to be a bad day. The last Rafale deal. The second sentence starts with ''with regard to.''
sentence is given. This tells us that, it is not a complete sentence. This must be the
The correct order of the sentence is SPTQR6. next part of the opening sentence. Considering this, we can say
Thus, option 1 is the correct answer. that, S, this sentence introduces us to Arun Jaitley for the first
time in the passage. The third sentence is, Q which has gone
Sol 313. back to explain in brevity what the issue here is. P is the Fourth
Sentence 1:  The first sentence of any paragraph introduces an sentence, which completes the third sentence. Sentence 5 gives
idea or topic on which the whole paragraph talks about. It us the French Government's and Dassault's stand on the issue.
should talk about something in general and not specific details And the sixth sentence is R, which basically says the same. And
as they will come later. Sentence S is a good starting sentence. the last sentence is T.    
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Thus, the correct chronological order for S2QP5RT. Sol 326.
The correct answer is option 2, i.e., Q.
Sol 319. As per the given question, 1 is the first sentence of the given
The passage is about, Arun Jailtley's comments on the matter of arrangement. It introduces the subject of the passage and tells
Rafale deal. The second sentence starts with ''with regard to.'' us about the purpose of the military with regard to defence.
This tells us that, it is not a complete sentence. This must be the Out of all the other sentences, the only sentence that makes
next part of the opening sentence. Considering this, we can say sense to be the second sentence of the correct arrangement is R.
that, S, this sentence introduces us to Arun Jaitley for the first It further poses a question regarding what is stated in 1. Now,
time in the passage. The third sentence is, Q which has gone sentence S provides an answer to that question. So logically
back to explain in brevity what the issue here is. P is the Fourth speaking both of these sentences should be together in the
sentence, which completes the third sentence. Sentence 5 gives correct arrangement.
us the French Government's and Dassault's stand on the issue. The 4th sentence is already given and sentence 3rd and 4th
And the sixth sentence is R, which basically says the same. And complete the answer to the question asked in S. Sentence T
the last sentence is T.     further talks about what it was to destroy the enemy in the
Thus, the correct chronological order for S2QP5RT. agrarian era. The use of the word 'so' in sentence T indicates the
continuation from sentence 4. Therefore, T logically follows 4.
Sol 320. To form the 6th sentence of the right arrangement, we are left
The passage is about, Arun Jailtley's comments on the matter of with P and Q. While P talks about the 'industrial era', D talks
Rafale deal. The second sentence starts with ''with regard to.'' about the 'information era'. The use of the word 'but' in sentence
This tells us that, it is not a complete sentence. This must be the P indicates the shift from the 'agrarian era', making P as the sixth
next part of the opening sentence. Considering this, we can say sentence of the arrangement. Both of them are talking about the
that, S, this sentence introduces us to Arun Jaitley for the first past and are therefore it makes sense that they are together in
time in the passage. The third sentence is, Q which has gone the correct arrangement.
back to explain in brevity what the issue here is. P is the Fourth Therefore, T is followed by P.
sentence, which completes the third sentence. Sentence 5 gives Thus, the last sentence is Q.
us the French Government's and Dassault's stand on the issue. Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage is
And the sixth sentence is R, which basically says the same. And 1RS4TPQ.
the last sentence is T.    
Thus, the correct chronological order for S2QP5RT. Sol 327.
The correct answer is option 1, i.e., T.
Sol 321. As per the given question, 1 is the first sentence of the given
C is the first statement as it introduces us to the topic which is arrangement. It introduces the subject of the passage and tells
Priyanka’s induction in the party. It is given that 2 is the second us about the purpose of the military with regard to defence.
statement. D follows 2 as it talks about the odds of the Out of all the other sentences, the only sentence that makes
situation.A follows D as it talks about Rae Bareli. 5 is the fifth sense to be the second sentence of the correct arrangement is R.
statement as given. E follows 5 as it talks about the electoral It further poses a question regarding what is stated in 1. Now,
debut. B is the seventh statement concluding the passage. sentence S provides an answer to that question. So logically
Thus the correct order is C2DA5EB speaking both of these sentences should be together in the
The SEVENTH statement is B. correct arrangement.
The 4th sentence is already given and sentence 3rd and 4th
Sol 322. complete the answer to the question asked in S. Sentence T
C is the first statement as it introduces us to the topic which is further talks about what it was to destroy the enemy in the
Priyanka’s induction in the party. It is given that 2 is the second agrarian era. The use of the word 'so' in sentence T indicates the
statement. D follows 2 as it talks about the odds of the continuation from sentence 4. Therefore, T logically follows 4.
situation.A follows D as it talks about Rae Bareli. 5 is the fifth To form the 6th sentence of the right arrangement, we are left
statement as given. E follows 5 as it talks about the electoral with P and Q. While P talks about the 'industrial era', D talks
debut. B is the seventh statement concluding the passage. about the 'information era'. The use of the word 'but' in sentence
Thus the correct order is C2DA5EB P indicates the shift from the 'agrarian era', making P as the sixth
The SIXTH statement is E. sentence of the arrangement. Both of them are talking about the
past and are therefore it makes sense that they are together in
Sol 323.
the correct arrangement.
C is the first statement as it introduces us to the topic which is Therefore, T is followed by P.
Priyanka’s induction in the party. It is given that 2 is the second Thus, the last sentence is Q.
statement. D follows 2 as it talks about the odds of the Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage
situation.A follows D as it talks about Rae Bareli. 5 is the fifth is 1RS4TPQ.
statement as given. E follows 5 as it talks about the electoral
debut. B is the seventh statement concluding the passage. Sol 328.
Thus the correct order is C2DA5EB The correct answer is option 3, i.e., R.
The FOURTH statement is A. As per the given question, 1 is the first sentence of the given
arrangement. It introduces the subject of the passage and tells
Sol 324.
us about the purpose of the military with regard to defence.
C is the first statement as it introduces us to the topic which is Out of all the other sentences, the only sentence that makes
Priyanka’s induction in the party. It is given that 2 is the second sense to be the second sentence of the correct arrangement is R.
statement. D follows 2 as it talks about the odds of the It further poses a question regarding what is stated in 1. Now,
situation.A follows D as it talks about Rae Bareli. 5 is the fifth sentence S provides an answer to that question. So logically
statement as given. E follows 5 as it talks about the electoral speaking both of these sentences should be together in the
debut. B is the seventh statement concluding the passage. correct arrangement.
Thus the correct order is C2DA5EB The 4th sentence is already given and sentence 3rd and 4th
The THIRD statement is D. complete the answer to the question asked in S. Sentence T
Sol 325. further talks about what it was to destroy the enemy in the
agrarian era. The use of the word 'so' in sentence T indicates the
C is the first statement as it introduces us to the topic which is
continuation from sentence 4. Therefore, T logically follows 4.
Priyanka’s induction in the party. It is given that 2 is the second
To form the 6th sentence of the right arrangement, we are left
statement. D follows 2 as it talks about the odds of the
with P and Q. While P talks about the 'industrial era', D talks
situation.A follows D as it talks about Rae Bareli. 5 is the fifth
about the 'information era'. The use of the word 'but' in sentence
statement as given. E follows 5 as it talks about the electoral
P indicates the shift from the 'agrarian era', making P as the sixth
debut. B is the seventh statement concluding the passage.
sentence of the arrangement. Both of them are talking about the
Thus the correct order is C2DA5EB
past and are therefore it makes sense that they are together in
The FIRST statement is C. the correct arrangement.
Therefore, T is followed by P.
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Thus, the last sentence is Q. Sol 330.
Therefore, the correct chronological order for the passage The correct answer is option (5).
is 1RS4TPQ.
Sol 329.
The correct answer is option (3).
The paragraph is clearly about rock formations and not
rocks. Therefore, sentence B will be the first statement as
it defines a rock formation.
B will be followed by the AF pair since A mentions that
The paragraph is clearly about rock formations and not
there are three types of rocks and F gives the names of
rocks. Therefore, sentence B will be the first statement as
these three types of rocks.
it defines a rock formation.
D will follow 4 since 4 mentions how the shape of the rock
B will be followed by the AF pair since A mentions that
is created and D gives various shapes or forms of rock
there are three types of rocks and F gives the names of
formations such as mountain peaks, gorges, mesas, etc.
these three types of rocks.
EC is a pair since E mentions rock formations all over the
D will follow 4 since 4 mentions how the shape of the rock
world and C mentions that the parks of Canada and the
is created and D gives various shapes or forms of rock
USA, in particular, have many spectacular rock
formations such as mountain peaks, gorges, mesas, etc.
formations.
EC is a pair since E mentions rock formations all over the
world and C mentions that the parks of Canada and the The correct order is BAF4DEC.
USA, in particular, have many spectacular rock
formations. The FIRST statement is B.
The correct order is BAF4DEC.
The SECOND statement is A.
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