Para Jumble part-4

Total Questions: 50

11. A. Understanding a printed text comes from the interaction between printed words and one's prior knowledge of the world. [SSC CHSL 12/4/2021 (Evening)]

B. Comprehension is the ability or process of understanding something that is spoken or written.

C. Listening comprehension, however, involves multiple processes in understanding and making sense of spoken language.

D. In active reading, readers think about their reading, and make connections and inferences.

Correct Answer: (b) BADC
Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line because it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. Comprehension. However, Sentence A states that understanding a printed text comes from the interaction between printed words and one's prior knowledge of the world.

So, A will follow B. Further, Sentence D states that in active reading, readers think about their reading & Sentence C states that listening comprehension, however, involves multiple processes in understanding and making sense of spoken language. So, C will follow D. Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence.

12. A. As time passed, he grew jealous of his brother's fine appearance and gentle manners and at last he wished to destroy him. [SSC CHSL 13/4/2021 (Morning)]

B. When Orlando's father, sir Rowland de Boys, died, he left his youngest son to the care of his eldest brother Oliver.

C. Oliver however proved an unworthy brother and neglected the boy.

D. It was Oliver who persuaded his brother to wrestle with the famous man who had killed so many others in days past; and it was this cruel brother's neglect of him that made Orlando say that he wished to die.

Correct Answer: (a) BCAD
Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line because it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. the death of Orlando's father. However, Sentence C states that Oliver, however, proved an unworthy brother and neglected the boy. So, C will follow B.

Further, Sentence A states that as time passed, he grew jealous of his brother's fine appearance & Sentence D states that it was Oliver who persuaded his brother to wrestle with the famous man. So, D will follow A. Going through the options, option a has the correct sequence.

13. A. Mawsmal Cave is one of the most alluring tourist destinations near Cherrapunji in the northeast Indian state of Meghalaya. [SSC CHSL 13/4/2021 (Evening)]

B. Other sections of the cave are off the limits for tourists,

C. The cave is quite big. However, the tourists can visit it up to a distance of 150 metres only.

D. The limestone cave has spellbinding beauty and is the only cave which is naturally illuminated to let the tourists cherish natural formations.

Correct Answer: (b) ADCB
Solution:Sentence A will be the starting line because it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e Mawsmai Cave. However, Sentence D states that the limestone cave has spellbinding beauty.

So, D will follow A. Further, Sentence C states that the cave is quite big & Sentence B states that other sections of the cave are off limits for tourists. So, B will follow C. Going through the options, only option b has the correct sequence.

14. A. That magic is believing in yourself a hundred percent. [SSC CHSL 16/4/2021 (Afternoon)]

B. There is only one magic in life that can help you turn your dreams into reality.

C. You will be able to face life's challenges with courage only if you believe in yourself and in your capacity to meet those challenges.

D. Therefore, the most important lesson that a family can teach its members are to have this faith in oneself.

Correct Answer: (d) BACD
Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e one magic in life. However, Sentence A states that magic is believing in yourself.

So, A will follow B. Further, Sentence C tells about the positive outcomes of believing in yourself & Sentence D tells that every family must teach a lesson of having faith in oneself. So, D will follow C. Going through the options, only option d has the correct sequence.

15. A. Cheetahs are one of the world's most-recognizable cats, known especially for their speed. [SSC CHSL 04/8/2021 (Evening)]

B. Their faces too are distinguished by prominent black lines. that curve from the inner corner of each eye to the outer corners of the mouth, like a well-worn trail of inky tears.

C. Cheetahs are covered almost entirely with small black spots on a background of pale yellow and have a white underbelly.

D. They have a long, slender body measuring (a) 2 metres (4feet), with a long tail (65-85 cm [2-3 feet]) that generally ends in a white tuft.

Correct Answer: (b) ABDC
Solution:

Sentence A will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble slee. Cheetahs are known especially main idea Speed.

However, Sentence B states that their faces too are distinguished by prominent black lines that curve from the inner comer of each eye to the outer corners of the mouth, like a well-worn trail of inky tears. So, B will follow A.

Further, Sentence D states that they have a long, slender body & Sentence C states that Cheetahs are covered almost entirely with small black spots on a background of pale yellow and have a white underbelly. So, C will follow D. Going through the options, only option b has the correct sequence.

16. A. Due to this tilt as the Earth wobbles around the Sun, different points of the Earth receive more or less sunlight. [SSC CHSL 05/8/2021 (Afternoon)]

B. Furthermore, we also wouldn't have solstices or equinoxes.

C. We know that seasons are caused by the Earth having a slight tilt on its axis.

D. If the Sun just shone directly on the Equator all year long, we would be left without seasons.

Correct Answer: (d) CADB
Solution:Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. seasons are caused by the Earth having a slight tilt on its axis. However, Sentence A states that due to this tilt as the Earth wobbles around the Sun, different points of the Earth receive more or less sunlight. So, A will follow C.

Further, Sentence D states that if the Sun just shone directly on the Equator all year long, we would be left without seasons & Sentence B states that furthermore, we also wouldn't have solstices or equinoxes. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, option d has the correct sequence.

17. A. How will we ever reach our goal if we don't follow our ideals and principles and follow the path we say we believe in? [SSC CHSL 06/8/2021 (Afternoon)]

B. Many of us believe in God, do our daily prayers and vow to be good.

C. But unfortunately, when it comes to putting our ideas into practice, we procrastinate.

D. There may be variations in our chosen ideals of Him, but each of us believes in him nevertheless.

Correct Answer: (d) BDCA
Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. God. However, Sentence D states that there may be variations in our chosen ideals of Him, but each of us believes in Him nevertheless.

So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence C states that when it comes to putting our ideas into practice, we procrastinate & Sentence A states that how will we ever reach our goal if we don't follow our ideals and principles and follow the path we say we believe in. So, A will follow C. Going through the options, option d has the correct sequence.

18. A. They can travel to the airport by personal vehicle or registered cabs only. [SSC CHSL 09/8/2021 (Afternoon)]

B. Finally, all passengers are advised to strictly follow social distancing markers.

C. According to the Government guidelines, air travel is declared open from May 2020 for passengers.

D. Once there, they can walk in through the Entry Gates, which shall be kept open.

Correct Answer: (c) CADB
Solution:Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the para jumble le. air travel. However, Sentence A states that passengers can travel to the airport by personal vehicle or registered cabs only. So, A will follow C.

Further, Sentence D states that once there, they can walk in through the Entry Gates, which shall be kept open & Sentence B states that finally, all passengers are advised to strictly follow social distancing markers. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, option c has the correct sequence.

19. A. The country gained admission to the United Nations in 1955. [SSC CHSL 10/8/2021 (Evening)]

B. In 2008, however, after a decade long period of violence and turbulent negotiation with a strong Maoist insurgency, the monarchy was dissolved, and Nepal was declared a democratic republic.

C. In 1991 the kingdom established a multiparty parliamentary system.

D. Nepal, long under the rule of hereditary prime ministers favoring a policy of isolation, remained closed to the outside world until a palace revolt in 1950 restored the crown's authority in 1951.

Correct Answer: (b) DACB
Solution:Sentence D will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. a palace revolt in 1950 in Nepal. However, Sentence A states that the country gained admission to the United Nations in 1955.

So, A will follow D. Further, Sentence C states that in 1991 the kingdom established a multiparty parliamentary system & Sentence B states that in 2008, however, after a decade long period of violence and turbulent negotiation with a strong Maoist insurgency, the monarchy was dissolved, and Nepal was declared a democratic republic.

So, B will follow C. Going through the options, only option b has the correct sequence.

20. A. He told his friends that his difficulties were a sign of God's confidence in him. [SSC CHSL 11/8/2021 (Morning)]

B. A businessman remained cheerful even though he suffered one catastrophe after another.

C. Therefore, when he was serving in the armed forces too, his senior officer had chosen him for dangerous missions because he knew he could be trusted.

D. First, his son had a serious accident and then he had huge losses in his business, but he was not perturbed.

Correct Answer: (c) BDAC
Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. cheerfulness of a businessman. However, Sentence D states that first, his son had a serious accident and then he had huge losses in his business, but he was not perturbed. So, D will follow B.

Further, Sentence A states that he told his friends that his difficulties were a sign of God's confidence in him & Sentence C states that therefore, when he was serving in the armed forces too, his senior officer had chosen him for dangerous missions because he knew he could be trusted. So, C will follow A. Going through the options, only option c has the correct sequence.