Para Jumble part-4

Total Questions: 50

31. A. Each morning he was driven to Obedience School in a black limousine. [SSC CGL Tier II 16/11/2020]

B. Each evening he fell asleep in his fur-lined basket in front of the fireplace.

C. Each afternoon he was fed two grilled lamb chops for lunch

D. Henry D. Penrose was a dog with a pedigree.

(a) DABC
(b) DBCA
(c) DACB
(d) DCAB

Correct Answer: (c) DACB

Solution:Sentence D will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. the name and the specification of the dog. However, Sentence A states that each morning he was driven to Obedience School in a black limousine. So, A will follow D. Further, Sentence C states that each afternoon he was fed two grilled lamb chops for lunch and Sentence B states that each evening he fell asleep in his fur-lined basket in front of the fireplace. So, B will follow C. Going through the options, only option c has the correct sequence.

32. A. However, Yusuf comforted himself by imagining the hotel food in store for him the next day. [SSC CGL Tier II 16/11/2020]

B. First, Yusuf's stomach was occupied by excitement.

C. It was difficult to eat dinner that night.

D. Secondly, mother was on one of her health trips and prepared sprouted beans and yoghurt.

(a) BCAD
(b) CBDA
(c) BADC
(d) ACBD

Correct Answer: (b) CBDA

Solution:Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. difficulty in eating dinner that night. However, Sentence B states that first, Yusuf's stomach was occupied by excitement. So, B will follow C. Further, Sentence D states that secondly, mother was on one of her health trips and prepare sprouted beans and yoghurt & Sentence A states that Yusuf comforted himself by imagining the hotel food in store for him the next day. So, A will follow D. Going through the options, only option b has the correct sequence.

33. A. Some turned their eyes to the TV screen waiting for the movie to begin. [SSC CGL Tier II 16/11/2020]

B. No sooner had the big jet taken off than the passengers began to busy themselves.

C. They knew it would be a long flight to Boston.

D. Others took out books and magazines to read.

(a) CBAD
(b) CBDA
(c) BCAD
(d) BDAC

Correct Answer: (c) BCAD

Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. No sooner had the big jet taken off than the passengers began to busy themselves. However, Sentence C states that they knew it would be a long flight to Boston. So, C will follow B. Further, Sentence A states that some turned their eyes to the TV screen waiting for the movie to begin & Sentence D states that others took out books and magazines to read. So, D will follow A. Going through the options, only option c has the correct sequence.

34. A. Combining Vitamins A, C and D3 with Zinc and Probiotics gives a good flu-fighting remedy. [SSC CGL Tier II 18/11/2020]

B. Vitamin C plays a vital role in maintaining the body's natural defence.

C. It also supports a healthy immune system.

D. People with low vitamin C are at a much greater risk of getting infections.

(a) ADCB
(b) DCBA
(c) BCDA
(d) BADC

Correct Answer: (c) BCDA

Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. the importance of Vitamin C. However, Sentence C states that it also supports a healthy immune system. So, C will follow B. Further, Sentence D states that people with low vitamin C are at a much greater risk of getting infections & Sentence A states that combining Vitamins A, C and D3 with Zinc and Probiotics gives a good flu-fighting remedy. So, A will follow D. Going through the options, only option c has the correct sequence.

35. A. I pointed them out to my companion. [SSC CGL Tier II 18/11/2020]

B. The woman's face was familiar but I could not recall who she was.

C. At the very next table to ours, sat Lady Edgeware and Brian Martin.

D. As I was doing so, another couple came and joined them.

(a) CADB
(b) ABCD
(c) BCAD
(d) CDBA

Correct Answer: (a) CADB

Solution:Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. Lady Edgware and Brian Martin. However, Sentence A states that the narrator pointed them out to his companion. So, A will follow C. Further, Sentence D states that as the narrator was doing so, another couple came and joined them & Sentence B states that the woman's face was familiar but the narrator could not recall who she was. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, only option a has the correct sequence.

36. A. That is why, when a person shows off we say, 'as vain as a peacock'. [SSC CGL Tier II 18/11/2020]

B. It gives us the impression of being a very proud bird.

C. But the fact is that the peacock is not vain, it displays its plumage to attract the peahen.

D. When the peacock dances, it spreads its feathers.

(a) DBAC
(b) DACB
(c) BCDA
(d) CABD

Correct Answer: (a) DBAC

Solution:Sentence D will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. peacock dance. However, Sentence B states that it gives us the impression of being a very proud bird. So, B will follow D. Further, Sentence A states that that is why, when a person shows off we say, 'as vain as a peacock' & Sentence C states that the peacock is not vain, it displays its plumage to attract the peahen. So, C will follow A. Going through the options, only option a has the correct sequence.

37. A. "Today, respect is shown in different ways," she said, "students have a more questioning bent of mind." [SSC CHSL 13/10/2020 (Afternoon)]

B. Vidya Subramaniam occupies a small but privileged place in the dance world that has seen the old guard giving place to the new.

C. Back in the day, respect meant not sitting on even the same level as one's gurus but that's no longer true, especially for those who live in Western milieus.

D. For instance, she spoke of how the very idea of 'respect' has changed over time.

(a) BCAD
(b) DBAC
(c) BDCA
(d) DCAB

Correct Answer: (c) BDCA

Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. a place in the dance world that has seen the old guard giving place to the new. However, Sentence D states that she spoke of how the very idea of 'respect' has changed over time. So, D will follow B. Further, Sentence C states that back in the day, respect meant not sitting on even the same level as one's gurus but that's no longer true, especially for those who live in Western milieus & Sentence A states that today, respect is shown in different ways. So, A will follow C. Going through the options, option c has the correct sequence.

38. A. It was known as Lolark Ghat earlier and was renamed in honour of the saint. [SSC CHSL 14/10/2020 (Evening)]

B. In 1941, industrialist B.D. Birla undertook the renovation of the ghat.

C. Among the seven ghats that are associated with his life, the Tulsi Ghat is most special.

D. The glorious city of Kashi, famous for its ghats along the Ganges river, is where the 17th century saint-poet, Tulsidas, lived.

(a) CDBA
(b) DCAB
(c) BDCA
(d) ABDC

Correct Answer: (b) DCAB

Solution:Sentence D will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. Tulsidas, the saint-poet lived in Varanasi, the city of ghats. However, Sentence C states that the Tulsi Ghat is most special, among the seven ghats that are associated with his life. So, C will follow D. Further, Sentence A states that it was known as Lolark Ghat earlier and was renamed in honour of the saint & Sentence B states that in 1941, industrialist B.D. Birla undertook the renovation of the ghat. So, B will follow A. Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence.

39. A. Saranda forests, in Singhbhum, are a huge catchment for rivers and streams in this state. [SSC CHSL 15/10/2020]

B. If these forests are opened up for mining purposes the remaining rivers and streams will dry up.

C. The state of Jharkhand faces water scarcity every summer.

D. These forests are India's largest contiguous Sal forests and the current plan says mining should not be allowed in the dense forest as rivers are drying up.

(a) BADC
(b) ACDB
(c) CBAD
(d) CADB

Correct Answer: (d) CADB

Solution:Sentence C will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. water scarcity in Jharkhand. However, Sentence A states that Saranda forests, in Singhbhum, are a huge catchment for rivers and streams in this state. So, A will follow C. Further, Sentence D states that these forests are India's largest contiguous Sal forests and the current plan says mining should not be allowed in the dense forest & Sentence B states that if these forests are opened up for mining purposes the remaining rivers and streams will dry up. So, B will follow D. Going through the options, option d has the correct sequence.

40. A. The minimum temperature in the national capital dropped yesterday as cold north westerly winds continued to blow in from the hills. [SSC CHSL 15/10/2020 (Evening)]

B. North India has been witnessing a harsh winter this year.

C. However, experts said the minimum temperatures would increase over the next few days due to a cloud cover,

D. A favorable outcome of the wind factor was that there was a slight decrease in air pollution levels due to the wind speeds.

(a) CDAB
(b) BADC
(c) BCDA
(d) ABDC

Correct Answer: (b) BADC

Solution:Sentence B will be the starting line as it contains the main idea of the parajumble i.e. harsh winter in North India. However, Sentence A states that the minimum temperature in the national capital dropped yesterday. So, A will follow B. Further, Sentence D states that a favorable outcome of the wind factor was that there was a slight decrease in air pollution levels due to the wind speeds & Sentence C states that experts said the minimum temperatures would increase over the next few days due to a cloud cover. So, C will follow D. Going through the options, option b has the correct sequence.

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