Directions (1-5): Each of the following questions give a sentence which has been divided into four parts which might not be in their correct order of narrative. The sentence is then followed by five options, one of which gives the sequence of the rearranged parts to make the sentence meaningful. You must choose the option which gives the correct sequence of the parts. If the sentence is already arranged in the correct sequence or the correct sequence doesn’t match with any of the given sequence, mark option ” No rearrangement required ” as your answer.
Q1. ignorance, and good over evil (A)/ triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over (B)/ the year—a time to celebrate the (C)/ Diwali is India’s most important festival of (D)/.
(a)BCDA
(b)CADB
(c)DCBA
(d)ABDC
(e)No rearrangement needed
Q2. essentially means the (A)/ the festival of Deepavali has (B)/ awareness of the inner light (C)/ a deep spiritual meaning, it (D)/.
(a) ACBD
(b) CBAD
(c) DBCA
(d) BDAC
(e) No arrangement required
Q3. us to understand that life is much (A)/ more than a mere journey and it is a (B)/ the festival of Diwali reminds each one of (C)/ continuous quest for truth and knowledge (D)/.
(a) DCBA
(b) ABDC
(c) CABD
(d) BACD
(e) No arrangement required
Q4. in Northern India, people celebrate the (A)/ Lord Ram to Ayodhya along with Seeta and (B)/ brother Lakshman after a 14-year exile (C)/ Festival of Lights to mark the return of (D)/.
(a) DBCA
(b) ADBC
(c) CBAD
(d) BADC
(e) No arrangement required
Q5. of loads and loads of sweets, then it (A)/ is undoubtedly Deepavali which is (B)/ just incomplete with sweets (C)/ if there is one festival which boasts (D)/.
(a) CBAD
(b) BDCA
(c) DABC
(d) ADCB
(e) No arrangement required
Directions (6-10): Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(A) Moreover, exchanging sweets and gifts among friends and family is a common Diwali tradition, fostering a sense of togetherness.
(B) Traditional prayers and rituals are performed to seek blessings and good fortune during this auspicious time.
(C) Lastly, the highlight of Diwali is the bursting of fireworks, lighting up the night sky and symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.
(D) Families clean and decorate their homes, creating a festive atmosphere with colourful rangoli and bright lights.
(E) Diwali, a Hindu festival, is widely celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy.
Q6. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
(a) D
(b) A
(c) B
(d) E
(e) C
Q7. Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) D
(c) B
(d) E
(e) C
Q8. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
(a) C
(b) E
(c) D
(d) A
(e) B
Q9. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
(a) B
(b) E
(c) D
(d) C
(e) A
Q10. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
(a) C
(b) A
(c) E
(d) B
(e) D
Solutions:
S1. Ans. (c)
Sol. The right answer choice is DCBA. The sentence thus arranged is,
“Diwali is India’s most important festival of the year—a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.”
No other rearrangement results in a meaningful sentence.
S2. Ans. (d)
Sol. The right answer choice is BDAC. The sentence thus arranged is,
“The festival of Deepavali has a deep spiritual meaning, it essentially means the Awareness of the Inner Light.”
No other rearrangement results in a meaningful sentence.
S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. The right answer choice is CABD. The sentence thus arranged is,
“The festival of Diwali reminds each one of us to understand that life is much more than a mere journey and it is a continuous quest for truth and knowledge.”
No other rearrangement results in a meaningful sentence.
S4. Ans. (b)
Sol. The right answer choice is ADBC. The sentence thus arranged is,
“In Northern India, people celebrate the Festival of Lights to mark the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya along with Seeta and brother Lakshman after a 14-year exile.”
No other rearrangement results in a meaningful sentence.
S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. The right answer choice is DABC. The sentence thus arranged is,
“If there is one festival which boasts of loads and loads of sweets, then it is undoubtedly Deepavali which is just incomplete with sweets.”
No other rearrangement results in a meaningful sentence.
S6. Ans. (c)
Sol.
Sentence (E) serves as an introduction to the topic, establishing that the paragraph will discuss Diwali, a Hindu festival celebrated with enthusiasm and joy. Next in the arrangement will be sentence (D) which follows logically as it describes one of the preparations for Diwali, setting the festive atmosphere by cleaning, decorating homes, and using colorful rangoli and bright lights. This will be then followed by sentence (B), which mentions that after the preparations, the focus shifts to the traditional aspect of Diwali, where prayers and rituals are performed to seek blessings and good fortune. Sentence (B) will be then followed by sentence (A) which follows the discussion of traditional practices, introducing another common Diwali tradition of exchanging sweets and gifts, emphasizing the sense of togetherness. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by sentence (C) which highlights the significant moment of Diwali, which is the bursting of fireworks symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.
So, the sequence EDBAC is logical and provides a flow that introduces Diwali, discusses preparations, traditional practices, common traditions, and culminates with the highlight of the festival.
S7. Ans. (a)
Sol.
Sentence (E) serves as an introduction to the topic, establishing that the paragraph will discuss Diwali, a Hindu festival celebrated with enthusiasm and joy. Next in the arrangement will be sentence (D) which follows logically as it describes one of the preparations for Diwali, setting the festive atmosphere by cleaning, decorating homes, and using colorful rangoli and bright lights. This will be then followed by sentence (B), which mentions that after the preparations, the focus shifts to the traditional aspect of Diwali, where prayers and rituals are performed to seek blessings and good fortune. Sentence (B) will be then followed by sentence (A) which follows the discussion of traditional practices, introducing another common Diwali tradition of exchanging sweets and gifts, emphasizing the sense of togetherness. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by sentence (C) which highlights the significant moment of Diwali, which is the bursting of fireworks symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.
So, the sequence EDBAC is logical and provides a flow that introduces Diwali, discusses preparations, traditional practices, common traditions, and culminates with the highlight of the festival.
S8. Ans. (c)
Sol.
Sentence (E) serves as an introduction to the topic, establishing that the paragraph will discuss Diwali, a Hindu festival celebrated with enthusiasm and joy. Next in the arrangement will be sentence (D) which follows logically as it describes one of the preparations for Diwali, setting the festive atmosphere by cleaning, decorating homes, and using colorful rangoli and bright lights. This will be then followed by sentence (B), which mentions that after the preparations, the focus shifts to the traditional aspect of Diwali, where prayers and rituals are performed to seek blessings and good fortune. Sentence (B) will be then followed by sentence (A) which follows the discussion of traditional practices, introducing another common Diwali tradition of exchanging sweets and gifts, emphasizing the sense of togetherness. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by sentence (C) which highlights the significant moment of Diwali, which is the bursting of fireworks symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.
So, the sequence EDBAC is logical and provides a flow that introduces Diwali, discusses preparations, traditional practices, common traditions, and culminates with the highlight of the festival.
S9. Ans. (d)
Sol.
Sentence (E) serves as an introduction to the topic, establishing that the paragraph will discuss Diwali, a Hindu festival celebrated with enthusiasm and joy. Next in the arrangement will be sentence (D) which follows logically as it describes one of the preparations for Diwali, setting the festive atmosphere by cleaning, decorating homes, and using colorful rangoli and bright lights. This will be then followed by sentence (B), which mentions that after the preparations, the focus shifts to the traditional aspect of Diwali, where prayers and rituals are performed to seek blessings and good fortune. Sentence (B) will be then followed by sentence (A) which follows the discussion of traditional practices, introducing another common Diwali tradition of exchanging sweets and gifts, emphasizing the sense of togetherness. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by sentence (C) which highlights the significant moment of Diwali, which is the bursting of fireworks symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.
So, the sequence EDBAC is logical and provides a flow that introduces Diwali, discusses preparations, traditional practices, common traditions, and culminates with the highlight of the festival.
S10. Ans. (c)
Sol.
Sentence (E) serves as an introduction to the topic, establishing that the paragraph will discuss Diwali, a Hindu festival celebrated with enthusiasm and joy. Next in the arrangement will be sentence (D) which follows logically as it describes one of the preparations for Diwali, setting the festive atmosphere by cleaning, decorating homes, and using colorful rangoli and bright lights. This will be then followed by sentence (B), which mentions that after the preparations, the focus shifts to the traditional aspect of Diwali, where prayers and rituals are performed to seek blessings and good fortune. Sentence (B) will be then followed by sentence (A) which follows the discussion of traditional practices, introducing another common Diwali tradition of exchanging sweets and gifts, emphasizing the sense of togetherness. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by sentence (C) which highlights the significant moment of Diwali, which is the bursting of fireworks symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.
So, the sequence EDBAC is logical and provides a flow that introduces Diwali, discusses preparations, traditional practices, common traditions, and culminates with the highlight of the festival.
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