Directions(1-5) : Rearrange the following five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) , (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A) Man’s mind is complex and a crucial entity and its capabilities are far-reaching in respect of its power to dictate and shape each one’s lot in samsara.
(B) While one learns to accept the inevitability of ageing and death that affect the body, hunger and thirst that pertain to one’s prana are perceived as natural demands that are to be met.
(C) Old age and death, hunger and thirst, sorrow and delusion — are the basic challenges of human life.
(D) The very purpose of human life is lost and defeated by failing to hold the mind in check.
(E) To lead the mind in the right direction is a tall order, for it is the source of endless desires.
(Source- The Hindu)
Q1. Which of the following would be the ‘Second’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q2. Which of the following would be the ‘First’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q3. Which of the following would be the ‘Fourth’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q4. Which of the following would be the ‘Third’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q5. Which of the following would be the ‘Last’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Directions(6-10) : Rearrange the following five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) , (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A) “We start early, at 4.30a.m. or 5 a.m. The roads are wide and fairly empty at that time. Yet, a few precautions are necessary,” says runner Babitha Xavier.
(B) One of the best ways to discover a city is on foot.
(C) Secunderabad Runners, an offshoot of Hyderabad Runners group, has many runners settled in Secunderbad.
(D) Some of the runners provide commentaries on heritage sites as well.
(E) Runners explore different routes that pass through historical churches, temples and hills dotting Secunderabad.
(Source- The Hindu)
Q6. Which of the following would be the ‘fifth’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q7. Which of the following would be the ‘Third’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q8. Which of the following would be the ‘First’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q9. Which of the following would be the ‘Fourth’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q10. Which of the following would be the ‘second’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Directions(11-15) : Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below.
(A) How you feel should define how you look and not the other way round. It always helps to analyse your own strengths and weaknesses, and once you are aware of your positives, work towards enhancing those.
(B) Thus, not deriving your self-worth from what others think of you goes a long way in making you feel secure and happy.
(C) Granted, majority of people struggle with body image issues. Mostly women, who are burdened with pressures — culturally and socially — to look a certain way.
(D) Most of these ideas are fed to them, from the glamour world – films and models.
(E) It’s more socially acceptable for women to speak up about their physical insecurities, but men take longer to open up because of fear of being considered vain.
(F) It’s not just women who battle body image issues. Men face them too, and it affects them as much as it does the fairer sex.
(Source- The Hindu)
Q11. Which of the following would be the ‘Last’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) F
(b) B
(c) A
(d) D
(e) E
Q12. Which of the following would be the ‘Second’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) F
(d) D
(e) E
Q13. Which of the following would be the ‘Third’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) F
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
(e) E
Q14. Which of the following would be the ‘Fourth’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) B
(b) C
(c) F
(d) D
(e) E
Q15. Which of the following would be the ‘First’ sentence after rearrangement?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) D
(d)C
(e) E
