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Correct option: B — 2 - 1 - 4 - 3

2-1-4-3 Sentence 2 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. “Steve Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur and innovator.” And sentence 1 begins with the pronoun ‘he’ which refers to ‘Steve Jobs’ and states that he co-founded Apple Inc. along with Wozniak. So, 1 will follow 2. Further, sentence 4 states that Apple Inc. introduces products like iPhone and iPad & sentence 3 states that his ideas continue to influence modern technology and design. So, 3 will follow 4. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: B — 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

1-2-3-4 Sentence 1 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. “The athlete trained relentlessly.” And, sentence 2 states that he overcame several injuries, which occurred during the training. So, sentence 2 will follow sentence 1. Further, sentence 3 states that he qualified for the finals & sentence 4 states that he inspired young players. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 3. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: C — 2 - 4 - 3 - 1

2-4-3-1 Sentence 2 will be the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. “The Galapagos Islands and their role in Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution”. And, sentence 4 talks about Darwin’s observation about finches on different islands having different beak shapes due to their specific diets. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 2. Further, sentence 3 states that this observation helped him propose the idea of natural selection, where species evolve over time to adapt to their environment. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 4. Finally, sentence 1 concludes the paragraph by stating that his observations eventually contributed to his groundbreaking book, “On the Origin of Species”. Going through the options, option (c) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: D — 4 - 1 - 3 - 2

4-1-3-2 Sentence 4 is the starting line as it gives a general statement about feminism, introducing the evolution of the movement. Sentence 1 follows because it explains the beginnings of feminism, starting with women’s suffrage and expanding to social and workplace issues. Sentence 3 comes next as it describes the opposition from conservatives, showing the challenges faced by the movement. Finally, sentence 2 states that the movement received support from progressive thinkers, balancing the opposition and showing the broader societal response. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: B — 1 - 3 - 2 - 4

1-3-2-4 Sentence 1 is the starting line as it introduces the main idea of the parajumble, i.e. “Franklin hypothesized that lightning was a form of electrical discharge.” And, sentence 3 states that he wanted to prove this by conducting an experiment. So, sentence 3 will follow sentence 1. Further, sentence 2 states that Franklin flew a kite with a silk string and a metal key during a storm to conduct the experiment, and sentence 4 states that as the storm approached, the kite was struck by lightning and the key conducted the charge. So, sentence 4 will follow sentence 2. Going through the options, option (b) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: C — BDCA

BDCA The given sentence starts with part B as it introduces the main idea of the sentence, i.e. ‘Reading’. The word ‘reading’ is a present participle acting as an adjective. And, part D talks about reading a specific type of books, i.e. fiction. So, D will follow B. Further, part C contains the noun ‘book’ which will come after the word ‘fiction’ & the verb ‘is’. So, C will follow D. Finally, part A describes the act of reading, i.e. very interesting. Hence, BDCA is the correct sequence.

Correct option: D — 2 - 4 - 3 - 1

2-4-3-1 Sentence 2 is the starting line as it introduces the main idea, ‘The excavation of Pompeii provided a remarkably well-preserved glimpse into life in ancient Rome’. Sentence 4 explains why Pompeii remained so well-preserved, stating that it remained frozen in time due to Mount Vesuvius’ sudden eruption. Sentence 3 then describes the event of the eruption, where a thick layer of hot ash and pumice rapidly buried the town. Finally, sentence 1 states the effect of this burial, explaining that it cut off oxygen and prevented the usual decay caused by air, moisture, and bacteria. Going through the options, option (d) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: B — Q → S → P → R

Q → S → P → R The process of Union Budget preparation follows these steps in order. First, Sentence Q: The Ministry of Finance collects estimates from various ministries. Next, Sentence S: The Cabinet approves the final draft of the budget. Then, Sentence P: The Finance Minister presents the budget in Parliament. Finally, Sentence R: The budget is passed by both houses of Parliament. Hence, the correct sequence is Q → S → P → R.

Correct option: A — DABC

DABC Sentence part D comes first as it introduces the subject, ‘everyone.’ Then comes part A, which shows the action, ‘should follow.’ Next is part B, where ‘traffic rules’ are mentioned as the thing that must be followed. Finally, part C completes the sentence by describing the manner, ‘strictly.’ Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.

Correct option: A — 4-2-1-3

4-2-1-3 Sentence 4 is the starting line as it introduces the main idea ‘the Renaissance ushered in a new era that questioned the monopoly of the Roman Catholic Church on knowledge and spiritual guidance’. Sentence 2 follows, explaining the social and intellectual impact of the Renaissance, stating that it encouraged secularism and individualism inspired by classical works. Sentence 1 comes next, describing the scientific advancements led by Copernicus, Galileo, and Descartes that challenged established views of the universe. Finally, sentence 3 concludes, showing how the invention of the printing press further accelerated this shift, making knowledge more accessible and promoting literacy and individual thinking. Going through the options, option (a) has the correct sequence.