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Correct option: B — 4 - 2 - 1 - 3

4-2-1-3 Sentence 4 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. the internet has reshaped the retail industry globally. Sentence 2 states an advantage of online stores, as they allow customers to browse products from their homes. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 4. Further, sentence 1 states another advantage of online stores, i.e. the convenience of doorstep delivery. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 2. Finally, sentence 3 states the conclusion that traditional shopping habits are shifting rapidly. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: C — 3 - 2 - 4 - 1

3-2-4-1 Sentence 3 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. Flexible working arrangements are redefining the office structure. And, sentence 2 talks about the implementation by startups and corporations. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 3. Further, sentence 4 states the reason regarding work-life balance & sentence 1 states the conclusion that remote work is emerging as a permanent fixture. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 4. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 3-2-4-1

3-2-4-1 Sentence 3 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. The lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates. And, sentence 2 talks about the mechanism of heat and currents that cause these plates to drift. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 3. Further, sentence 4 states that this movement is the primary cause of geological activity & sentence 1 talks about specific phenomena like eruptions and earthquakes. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 4. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — SQRP

SQRP The given sentence starts with the phrase ‘Digital privacy’, which is the main subject of this sentence. Part S contains the main verb (poses) for this subject and conveys the idea that it poses a significant risk. Part Q specifies the context where it is a risk. Part R begins with a participle (Ving - compromising) & part P contains another participle (requiring), which are joined by the conjunction ‘and’. So, P will follow R. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: C — QPSR

QPSR The given sentence starts with the subject ‘The speaker’. Part Q contains the main verb ‘delivered’ and its object ‘the speech’. Part P tells us how the speaker delivered the speech. So, P will follow Q . Further, part S states the occasion on which the speech was delivered & part R specifies the topic of the convention (or the speech at the convention). So, R will follow S. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: B — QPSR

QPSR The given sentence starts with the subject ‘The athlete’. Part Q contains the main verb ‘secured’ and its object ‘victory’. Part P tells us how the athlete secured victory. So, P will follow Q . Further, part S states the occasion on which the victory was secured & part R specifies the opponent. So, R will follow S. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: B — 2 - 1 - 3 - 4

2-1-3-4 Sentence 2 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. Whales are magnificent creatures that help regulate the ocean ecosystem. And, sentence 1 states that they facilitate nutrient circulation. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 2. Further, sentence 3 talks about many whale species facing extinction & sentence 4 states the main threats involved. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 3. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: B — 2-1-3-4

2-1-3-4 Sentence 2 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. Forests play a crucial role in maintaining the earth's climate. And, sentence 1 states that they absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. So, sentence 1 will follow sentence 2. Further, sentence 3 talks about deforestation occurring at an alarming rate & sentence 4 states the primary drivers for this. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 3. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 3-2-1-4

3-2-1-4 Sentence 3 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. The rise of social media has introduced challenges to mental health. And, sentence 2 states one of the most alarming issues. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 3. Further, sentence 1 talks about the negative impact of exposure to curated lifestyles & sentence 4 states an additional downside regarding cyberbullying. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 1. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: B — 4-2-1-3

4-2-1-3 Sentence 4 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift. And, sentence 2 tells us his specific argument about Pangea and the joined continents. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 4. Further, sentence 1 states that in the 1960s, the discovery of seafloor spreading provided the mechanism for this movement & sentence 3 states that this evidence validated his hypothesis. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 1. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.