Para Jumble part-3

Total Questions: 50

41. A. In its most humble function, it is a necessary guide without which progress from place to place would be a ceaseless experiment; it is a sustenance without which organised society would be impossible, thus the Road moves and controls all history. [SSC CHSL 30/05/2022 (Evening)]

B. The Road is one of the great fundamental institutions of mankind.

C. It is the Road which controls the development of strategies and fixes the sites of battles. It is the Road that gives framework to all economic development. It is the Road which is the channel of all trade, and, what is more important, of all ideas.

D. Not only is the Road one of the great human institutions because it is fundamental to social existence, but also because its varied effects appear in every department of the State. It is the Road which determines the sites of many cities and the growth and nourishment of all.

Correct Answer: (a) BDCA
Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. Road. However, Sentence D states that not only is the road one of the great human institutions, but also because its varied effects appear in every department of the State. So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence C states that it is the road that controls the development of strategies and fixes the sites of battles and sentence A states that it is a necessary guide without which progress from place to place would be a ceaseless experiment. So, A will follow C. Going through the options, option a has the correct sequence.

42. A. It was in this spirit that my little ones crept about me the other evening to hear about their great-grandmother Field, who lived in a great house in Norfolk (a hundred times bigger than that in which they and papa lived), which had been the scene-so at least it was generally believed in that part of the country-of the tragic incidents which they had lately become familiar with from the ballad of the Children in the Wood. [SSC CHSL 01/06/2022 (Evening)]

B. Here, Alice put out one of her dear mother's looks, too tender to be called upbraiding.

C. Children love to listen to stories about their elders when they were children; to stretch their imagination to the conception of a traditionary great-uncle, or grandame, whom they never saw.

D. Certain it is, that the whole story of the children and their cruel uncle was to be seen fairly carved out in the wood upon the chimney-piece of the great hall- the whole story down to the Robin Redbreasts-till a foolish rich person pulled it down to set up a marble one of modern invention in its stead, with no story upon it.

Correct Answer: (b) CADB
Solution:Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. Children love to listen to stories about their elders. However, Sentence A states that it was in this spirit that the narrator's little ones crept about me the other evening to hear about their great- grandmother Field. So, A will follow C. Further, Sentence D states that the whole story of the children and their cruel uncle was to be seen fairly carved out in the wood upon the chimney- piece of the great hall and sentence B states that Alice put out one of her dear mother's looks, too tender to be called upbraiding. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence.

43. A. Holi is the festival of colors which is celebrated not only in India but all across the world. [SSC CHSL 06/06/2022 (Morning)]

B. Then on the next day, people of all ages gather together to play with colors called 'gulal' and coloured water called 'Dulahandi'.

C. People celebrate 'Holika Dahan' on the first day by gathering around and burning piles of wood and cow dung and singing bhajans related to Holi.

D. It is also a festival of unity as it brings people together to celebrate a festival regardless of caste, ethnicity, or religion.

Correct Answer: (a) ADCB
Solution:Sentence A will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. Holi, the festival of colours. However, Sentence D states that it is also a festival of unity as it brings people together to celebrate a festival regardless of caste, ethnicity, or religion. So, D will follow A. Further, Sentence C states that people celebrate 'Holika Dahan' on the first day by gathering around and sentence B states that on the next day, people of all ages gather together to play with colours called 'gulal' and coloured water called 'Dulahandi'. So, B will follow C. Going through the options, option a has the correct sequence.

44. A. The two children were so like, that without much difficulty it could not be discerned of their proper parents, which was Titus from Gisippus, or Gisippus from Titus. [SSC CHSL 07/06/2022 (Evening)]

B. There was in the city of Rome a noble senator, named Fulvius, who sent his son, called Titus, being a child, to the city of Athens, in Greece (which was the fountain of all manner of doctrine), there to learn good letters: and caused him to be hosted with a worshipful mart of that city, called Chremes.

C. This Chremes happened to have also a son named Gisippus, who not only was equal to the said young Titus in years, but also in stature, proportion of body, favour, and color of visage, countenance and speech

D. These two young gentlemen, as they seemed to be one in form and personage, so shortly after acquaintance, the same nature wrought in their hearts such a mutual affection, and their wills and appetites daily more and more so confederated themselves, that it seemed none other, when their names were declared, but that they had only changed their places, issuing (as I might say) out of the one body, and entering into the other.

Correct Answer: (c) BCAD
Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. Fulvius, a noble senator of Rome, sent his son, Titus, to Athens, in Greece, to be hosted with Chremes. However, Sentence C states that this Chremes also have a son, Gisippus, who not only was equal to Titus in years, but also in stature & physical appearances. So, C will follow B. Further, Sentence A states that the two children were so like, that without much difficulty it could not be discerned of their proper parents, which was Titus from Gisippus, or Gisippus from Titus & Sentence D states that shortly after acquaintance, the same nature, mutual affection, their wills and appetites confederated themselves so much, that when their names were declared, they had only changed their places, issuing out of the one body, and entering into the other. So, D will follow A. Going through the options, option c has the correct sequence.

45. A. They also resolved to impose restrictions on the Russian central bank's ability to access and deploy the country's 'war chest' of an estimated $630 billion in foreign exchange reserves. [SSC CHSL 09/06/2022 (Afternoon)]

B. Saturday's announcement by the US, the UK and European allies, including France and Germany, of a raft of 'further restrictive economic measures' to increase the costs on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine has just raised the risks of a more widespread economic fallout from this war.

C. The immediate impact of these moves on Russia's economy and financial markets have manifested in a sharp depreciation in the value of the Rouble.

D. With a view to further isolating Russia from the international financial system, the Western allies decided to block 'selected Russian banks from the SWIFT messaging system that banks and financial institutions use to validate and complete International payment transactions.

Correct Answer: (a) BDAC
Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. announcement by USA, UK, France and Germany, of 'further restrictive economic measures' has just raised the risks of a more widespread economic fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war. However, Sentence D talks about a view to further isolating Russia from the international financial system. So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence A states that they also resolved to impose restrictions on the Russian central bank's ability to access and deploy the country's 'war chest' & Sentence C states that the immediate impact of these moves on Russia's economy and financial markets have manifested in a sharp depreciation in the value of the Rouble. So, C will follow A. Going through the options, option a has the correct sequence.

46. A. Schools are closed for the Christmas and winter break at this time of the year. [SSC CGL 12/4/2022 (Evening)]

B. Christmas and New Year are the time of the year to celebrate.

C. All over the city, winter carnivals and Christmas bazaars lend fun and warmth in the cold.

D. For the second time in a row, we are likely to see restrained celebrations for fear of the pandemic raising its ugly head again.

Correct Answer: (b) BACD
Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. the time of Christmas and New Year However, Sentence A states that schools are closed for the Christmas and winter break at this time of the year. So, A will follow B. Further, Sentence C states that all over the city, winter carnivals and Christmas bazaars lend fun and warmth in the cold, and sentence D states that for the second time in a row, we are likely to see restrained celebrations for fear of the pandemic raising its ugly head again. So, D will follow C. Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence.

47. A. Finally, it can be termed as the channel for all trade, and what is more important, of all ideas. [SSC CGL 13/4/2022 (Evening)]

B. It also provides a framework to all economic development.

C. It is the road which determines the site of many cities and the growth and nourishment of all.

D. The road is one of the great fundamental institutions of mankind.

Correct Answer: (b) DCBA
Solution:Sentence D will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. importance of the road for mankind. However, Sentence C states that it is the road that determines the site of many cities and the growth and nourishment of all. So, C will follow D. Further, Sentence B states that it also provides a framework to all economic development and sentence A states that it can be finally termed as the channel for all trade. So, A will follow B. Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence.

48. A. The sectors included agriculture, public health and public utilities among others. [SSC CGL 20/04/2022 (Morning)]

B. The GGI framework covered 10 sectors and 58 Industries.

C. The Good Governance Index (GGI) 2022 scores have been declared.

D. The objective was to provide quantifiable data to compare the performance of different States and Union Territories in these sectors.

Correct Answer: (b) CBAD
Solution:Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. The Good Governance Index (GGI) 2021 scores. However, Sentence B states that the GGI framework covered 10 sectors and 58 Industries. So, B will follow C. Further, Sentence A states the sectors included agriculture, public health, and public utilities and sentence D states that the objective was to provide quantifiable data to compare the performance of different States and Union Territories in these sectors. So, D will follow A. Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence.

49. A. Expert mechanics labored over the plane for three hours. [SSC CGL 21/04/2022 (Afternoon)]

B. A small nut had fallen into a channel which prevented the gear from moving.

C. A huge plane was forced to crash land when its landing gear got stuck.

D. They were amazed when they discovered what had caused the mechanical failure.

Correct Answer: (d) CADB
Solution:Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. A huge plane was forced to crash land. However, Sentence A states that expert mechanics labored over the plane for three hours. So, A will follow C. Further, Sentence D states that they discovered what had caused the mechanical failure and sentence B states that a small nut had fallen into a channel which prevented the gear from moving. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, option d has the correct sequence.

50. A. This usually results from a conviction on the part of the worker that the boss is genuinely interested in his growth and development. [SSC CGL Tier II 29/01/2022]

B. More attention should be paid to make this contact constructive and productive.

C. The most vital spot in management is the contact between the workers and the boss.

D. Constructive conditions prevail when mutual confidence and respect exists between the supervisor and the supervised.

Correct Answer: (a) CBDA
Solution:Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. the contact between the workers and the boss. However, Sentence B states that more attention should be paid to make this contact constructive and productive. So, B will follow C. Further, Sentence D states that constructive conditions prevail when mutual confidence and respect exists & Sentence A states that this usually results from a conviction on the part of the worker that the boss is genuinely interested in his growth and development. So, A will follow D. Going through the options, option a has the correct sequence.