Directions (1-5): Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(A) It is a serious violation of human rights and can have a profound impact on individuals and society as a whole.
(B) Sexual harassment refers to any unwanted or unwelcome sexual behavior, including physical, verbal, or nonverbal conduct, that is perceived as offensive, intimidating, or humiliating.
(C) It is important to raise awareness about sexual harassment, educate people on how to prevent it, and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
(D) This behavior can occur in various settings, such as the workplace, schools, or public places, and it can happen to anyone regardless of their gender, age, or background.
(E) Sexual harassment can have severe emotional and psychological effects on the victim, leading to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Q1. Which of the following should be the first sentence after rearrangement?
(a) D
(b) A
(c) B
(d) E
(e) C
Q2. Which of the following should be the third sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) D
(c) E
(d) B
(e) C
Q3. Which of the following should be the second sentence after rearrangement?
(a) C
(b) E
(c) D
(d) A
(e) B
Q4. Which of the following should be the fourth sentence after rearrangement?
(a) B
(b) E
(c) D
(d) C
(e) A
Q5. Which of the following should be the fifth sentence after rearrangement?
(a) C
(b) B
(c) E
(d) D
(e) A
Directions (6-10): Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(A) The new generation of wildlife managers mention only the figure of 1,400+ estimated in 2006 and so they were able to claim and celebrate the doubling of the tiger population in 2019.
(B) From the longer perspective of looking at 50 years of tiger conservation under Project Tiger, we have held onto the population but despite strong political support, funds, and the legal framework provided, the numbers do not reflect a great success.
(C) Many scientists, while not impressed by the figures, were happy that Project Tiger was able to hold on to tiger populations in most of the geographical regions where they existed at its inception.
(D) In science, a syndrome of shifting baselines is known as “conservation amnesia”.
(E) However, in the 2023 preliminary report, for the first time, we find that this hold is slipping away.
(F) Then again, just numbers do not paint the full picture.
Q6. Which of the following should be the fourth sentence after rearrangement?
(a) B
(b) D
(c) A
(d) F
(e) C
Q7. Which of the following should be the first sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) D
(c) F
(d) B
(e) C
Q8. Among the following pairs which one of them is formed with two consecutive statements after the rearrangement?
(a) D – C
(b) E – F
(c) A – C
(d) E – D
(e) A – B
Q9. Which of the following should be the third sentence after rearrangement?
(a) B
(b) E
(c) F
(d) C
(e) A
Q10. What will be the correct sequence of the rearranged sentences to form a coherent paragraph?
(a) CADEBF
(b) BACEDF
(c) DBCEAF
(d) DABFCE
(e) ADBECF
Directions (11-15): Rearrange the following sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.
(A) While the Gujarat-based Amul and Karnataka-based KMF compete in neutral regions like Mumbai, Nagpur, Goa, Hyderabad, and Chennai markets, they have so far not clashed on the home turfs.
(B) With the KMF expanding its market through competitive pricing, Nandini products are today available in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kerala, and Goa.
(C) The KMF is the second largest milk cooperative in the country after Amul.
(D) However, with KMF being a new entrant into the e-commerce space, Amul’s online presence in the State could create unhealthy competition despite the pricing difference.
(E) Therefore, the KMF is planning to write to the National Dairy Development Board, requesting it to direct Amul not to venture into the Bengaluru market — which could hurt both their business interests and inadvertently favor private players — and instead concentrate on milk-deficient States.
(F) Karnataka is also a milk-excess market, which means it not only meets the needs of the State but also exports the surplus to other states.
Q11. Which of the following should be the first sentence after rearrangement?
(a) B
(b) D
(c) A
(d) F
(e) C
Q12. Which of the following should be the third sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) D
(c) F
(d) C
(e) E
Q13. Which of the following should be the fourth sentence after rearrangement?
(a) B
(b) E
(c) F
(d) C
(e) A
Q14. Which of the following should be the last sentence after rearrangement?
(a) D
(b) E
(c) A
(d) B
(e) C
Q15. Which of the following should be the second sentence after rearrangement?
(a) C
(b) A
(c) B
(d) D
(e) E
Solutions
S1. Ans. (c)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (B) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the definition of sexual harassment. This will be then followed by statement (D) which is telling us about the occurrence of sexual harassment at various places. It is then followed by statement (E) which mentions the effects of sexual harassment on the victim. Sentence (E) will be then followed by sentence (A) which further mentions about the sexual harassment as a violation of human rights. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (C) which is about to raise awareness, and educate people on how to prevent from it. So, the final arrangement would be BDEAC.
S2. Ans. (c)
Sol. Going through the given sentence it can be clearly seen that statement (B) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the definition of sexual harassment. This will be then followed by statement (D) which is telling us about the occurrence of sexual harassment at various places. It is then followed by statement (E) which mentions the effects of sexual harassment on the victim. Sentence (E) will be then followed by sentence (A) which further mentions about the sexual harassment as a violation of human rights. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (C) which is about to raise awareness, and educate people on how to prevent from it. So, the final arrangement would be BDEAC.
S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. Going through the given sentence it can be clearly seen that statement (B) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the definition of sexual harassment. This will be then followed by statement (D) which is telling us about the occurrence of sexual harassment at various places. It is then followed by statement (E) which mentions the effects of sexual harassment on the victim. Sentence (E) will be then followed by sentence (A) which further mentions about the sexual harassment as a violation of human rights. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (C) which is about to raise awareness, and educate people on how to prevent from it. So, the final arrangement would be BDEAC.
S4. Ans. (e)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (B) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the definition of sexual harassment. This will be then followed by statement (D) which is telling us about the occurrence of sexual harassment at various places. It is then followed by statement (E) which mentions the effects of sexual harassment on the victim. Sentence (E) will be then followed by sentence (A) which further mentions about the sexual harassment as a violation of human rights. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (C) which is about to raise awareness, and educate people on how to prevent from it. So, the final arrangement would be BDEAC.
S5. Ans. (a)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (B) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the definition of sexual harassment. This will be then followed by statement (D) which is telling us about the occurrence of sexual harassment at various places. It is then followed by statement (E) which mentions the effects of sexual harassment on the victim. Sentence (E) will be then followed by sentence (A) which further mentions about the sexual harassment as a violation of human rights. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (C) which is about to raise awareness, and educate people on how to prevent from it. So, the final arrangement would be BDEAC.
S6. Ans. (d)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (D) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the definition of conservation amnesia. This will be then followed by statement (A) which tells us about the new generation of wildlife managers and about their mentions. They also celebrated the doubling of tiger population. Next in the arrangement will be statement (B) which gives us the introduction of Project Tiger but after various support and funds, it do not reflect a great success. It is then followed by statement (F) which tells us about the numbers do not paint the full picture. Sentence (F) will be then followed by statement (C) which further mentions about many other scientists who were not impressed by the figures but then also they were happy that Project Tiger was able to hold on to tiger populations in most of the geographical regions where they existed at its inception. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (E) which tells us about the 2023 preliminary report, that for the first time this hold is slipping away. So, the final arrangement would be DABFCE.
S7. Ans. (b)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (D) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the definition of conservation amnesia. This will be then followed by statement (A) which tells us about the new generation of wildlife managers and about their mentions. They also celebrated the doubling of tiger population. Next in the arrangement will be statement (B) which gives us the introduction of Project Tiger but after various support and funds, it do not reflect a great success. It is then followed by statement (F) which tells us about the numbers do not paint the full picture. Sentence (F) will be then followed by statement (C) which further mentions about many other scientists who were not impressed by the figures but then also they were happy that Project Tiger was able to hold on to tiger populations in most of the geographical regions where they existed at its inception. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (E) which tells us about the 2023 preliminary report, that for the first time this hold is slipping away. So, the final arrangement would be DABFCE.
S8. Ans. (e)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (D) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the definition of conservation amnesia. This will be then followed by statement (A) which tells us about the new generation of wildlife managers and about their mentions. They also celebrated the doubling of tiger population. Next in the arrangement will be statement (B) which gives us the introduction of Project Tiger but after various support and funds, it do not reflect a great success. It is then followed by statement (F) which tells us about the numbers do not paint the full picture. Sentence (F) will be then followed by statement (C) which further mentions about many other scientists who were not impressed by the figures but then also they were happy that Project Tiger was able to hold on to tiger populations in most of the geographical regions where they existed at its inception. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (E) which tells us about the 2023 preliminary report, that for the first time this hold is slipping away. So, the final arrangement would be DABFCE.
S9. Ans. (a)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (D) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the definition of conservation amnesia. This will be then followed by statement (A) which tells us about the new generation of wildlife managers and about their mentions. They also celebrated the doubling of tiger population. Next in the arrangement will be statement (B) which gives us the introduction of Project Tiger but after various support and funds, it do not reflect a great success. It is then followed by statement (F) which tells us about the numbers do not paint the full picture. Sentence (F) will be then followed by statement (C) which further mentions about many other scientists who were not impressed by the figures but then also they were happy that Project Tiger was able to hold on to tiger populations in most of the geographical regions where they existed at its inception. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (E) which tells us about the 2023 preliminary report, that for the first time this hold is slipping away. So, the final arrangement would be DABFCE.
S10. Ans. (d)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (D) will be the first sentence in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the definition of conservation amnesia. This will be then followed by statement (A) which tells us about the new generation of wildlife managers and about their mentions. They also celebrated the doubling of tiger population. Next in the arrangement will be statement (B) which gives us the introduction of Project Tiger but after various support and funds, it do not reflect a great success. It is then followed by statement (F) which tells us about the numbers do not paint the full picture. Sentence (F) will be then followed by statement (C) which further mentions about many other scientists who were not impressed by the figures but then also they were happy that Project Tiger was able to hold on to tiger populations in most of the geographical regions where they existed at its inception. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (E) which tells us about the 2023 preliminary report, that for the first time this hold is slipping away. So, the final arrangement would be DABFCE.
S11. Ans. (e)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (C) will be the first statement in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the KMF which is the second largest milk cooperative in the country after AMUL. This will be then followed by statement (A) which tells us about the competition between Gujarat-based Amul and Karnataka-based KMF in neutral regions like Mumbai, Nagpur, Goa, Hyderabad, and Chennai markets. Next in the arrangement will be statement (D) which tells us about the KMF being a new entrant into the e-commerce space. It also states that Amul’s online presence in the State could create unhealthy competition despite the pricing difference. It is then followed by statement (F) which says that Karnataka is also a milk-excess market, which means it not only meets the needs of the State but also exports the surplus to other states. Sentence (F) will be then followed by statement (B) which tells us about the KMF expanding its market through competitive pricing, Nandini products are today available in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kerala, and Goa. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (E) which says that the KMF planning to write to the National Dairy Development Board, requesting it to direct Amul not to venture into the Bengaluru market. So, the final arrangement would be CADFBE.
S12. Ans. (b)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (C) will be the first statement in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the KMF which is the second largest milk cooperative in the country after AMUL. This will be then followed by statement (A) which tells us about the competition between Gujarat-based Amul and Karnataka-based KMF in neutral regions like Mumbai, Nagpur, Goa, Hyderabad, and Chennai markets. Next in the arrangement will be statement (D) which tells us about the KMF being a new entrant into the e-commerce space. It also states that Amul’s online presence in the State could create unhealthy competition despite the pricing difference. It is then followed by statement (F) which says that Karnataka is also a milk-excess market, which means it not only meets the needs of the State but also exports the surplus to other states. Sentence (F) will be then followed by statement (B) which tells us about the KMF expanding its market through competitive pricing, Nandini products are today available in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kerala, and Goa. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (E) which says that the KMF planning to write to the National Dairy Development Board, requesting it to direct Amul not to venture into the Bengaluru market. So, the final arrangement would be CADFBE.
S13. Ans. (c)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (C) will be the first statement in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the KMF which is the second largest milk cooperative in the country after AMUL. This will be then followed by statement (A) which tells us about the competition between Gujarat-based Amul and Karnataka-based KMF in neutral regions like Mumbai, Nagpur, Goa, Hyderabad, and Chennai markets. Next in the arrangement will be statement (D) which tells us about the KMF being a new entrant into the e-commerce space. It also states that Amul’s online presence in the State could create unhealthy competition despite the pricing difference. It is then followed by statement (F) which says that Karnataka is also a milk-excess market, which means it not only meets the needs of the State but also exports the surplus to other states. Sentence (F) will be then followed by statement (B) which tells us about the KMF expanding its market through competitive pricing, Nandini products are today available in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kerala, and Goa. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (E) which says that the KMF planning to write to the National Dairy Development Board, requesting it to direct Amul not to venture into the Bengaluru market. So, the final arrangement would be CADFBE.
S14. Ans. (b)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (C) will be the first statement in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the KMF which is the second largest milk cooperative in the country after AMUL. This will be then followed by statement (A) which tells us about the competition between Gujarat-based Amul and Karnataka-based KMF in neutral regions like Mumbai, Nagpur, Goa, Hyderabad, and Chennai markets. Next in the arrangement will be statement (D) which tells us about the KMF being a new entrant into the e-commerce space. It also states that Amul’s online presence in the State could create unhealthy competition despite the pricing difference. It is then followed by statement (F) which says that Karnataka is also a milk-excess market, which means it not only meets the needs of the State but also exports the surplus to other states. Sentence (F) will be then followed by statement (B) which tells us about the KMF expanding its market through competitive pricing, Nandini products are today available in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kerala, and Goa. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (E) which says that the KMF planning to write to the National Dairy Development Board, requesting it to direct Amul not to venture into the Bengaluru market. So, the final arrangement would be CADFBE.
S15. Ans. (b)
Sol. Going through the given sentences it can be clearly seen that statement (C) will be the first statement in the arrangement because it is independent and it refers to the KMF which is the second largest milk cooperative in the country after AMUL. This will be then followed by statement (A) which tells us about the competition between Gujarat-based Amul and Karnataka-based KMF in neutral regions like Mumbai, Nagpur, Goa, Hyderabad, and Chennai markets. Next in the arrangement will be statement (D) which tells us about the KMF being a new entrant into the e-commerce space. It also states that Amul’s online presence in the State could create unhealthy competition despite the pricing difference. It is then followed by statement (F) which says that Karnataka is also a milk-excess market, which means it not only meets the needs of the State but also exports the surplus to other states. Sentence (F) will be then followed by statement (B) which tells us about the KMF expanding its market through competitive pricing, Nandini products are today available in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kerala, and Goa. Finally, the paragraph will be concluded by statement (E) which says that the KMF planning to write to the National Dairy Development Board, requesting it to direct Amul not to venture into the Bengaluru market. So, the final arrangement would be CADFBE.
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