Para Jumbles Tips & Practice Questions with Solved Example

Para Jumbles are nothing but jumbled paragraphs which are not properly arranged. Candidates are given such a paragraph which is to be arranged in a logical and meaningful order so that it makes sense and then the candidates have to answer the questions accordingly.

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How to approach parajumbles?

• First, try to understand what the passage seeks to convey.
• Try to identify the first sentence – it is usually an independent sentence that introduces an idea.
• Try to identify mandatory pairs (a pair of sentences that clearly come together). They help us eliminate incorrect options.
• Look for sentences continuing or carrying forward an idea. For example, if the first sentence talks about benefits of globalisation, a sentence giving evidence to support globalisation will likely follow it.
• Maintain the chronological order of events (sentences describing events which happened earlier in time will come first).
  If a ‘fixed’ sentence is given, use it to find out which sentences can precede or follow it.
• If the passage contains both abbreviation and its full form, the sentence with the full form will come first.
• Sentences beginning with pronouns (they, she, his, them etc.) generally don’t come first.

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Para Jumbles Tips & Practice Questions with Solved Example

Directions (Qs. 1-5): In the question given below, a set of sentences is given, which when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Arrange the sentences in the correct sequence, and answer the questions.

P. Among the biggest implications of the coming drop in population is the end of plentiful labour.

Q. China’s population is shrinking faster than expected.

R. According to the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the long-anticipated population decline will start in 2027.

S. Over the past 40 years, companies benefited from the seemingly endless scale of the Chinese workforce.

T. Now, that era is drawing to a close, and companies need to prepare for a shrinking talent pool.

Question 1: Which of the following would be the FIRST statement after rearrangement?

A) P

B) R

C) Q

D) S

E) T

Question 2: Which of the following would be the SECOND statement after rearrangement?

A) P

B) R

C) Q

D) S

E) T

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Question 3: Which of the following would be the THIRD statement after rearrangement?

A) P

B) R

C) Q

D) S

E) T

Question 4: Which of the following would be the FOURTH statement after rearrangement?

A) P

B) R

C) Q

D) S

E) T

Question 5: Which of the following would be the FIFTH statement after rearrangement?

A) P

B) R

C) Q

D) S

E) T

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Directions (Qs. 6-10): A set of six statements is given, out of which the last statement in bold is fixed, and the rest are jumbled in any random order. Rearrange the remaining statements in the right order and answer the questions.

A. The primary reason is the high demand for capital, especially in emerging economies with massive infrastructure deficit.

B. The overland part (the belt) and the maritime part (the road) together aim to connect Asia, Africa and Europe into a large economic entity.

C. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is a massive undertaking in which Beijing provides loans to other countries for various kinds of projects.

D. The BRI has faced mounting international criticism.

E. Still a number of countries have jumped onto the BRI bandwagon, since its inception in 2013.

F. But a number of state leaders have used the BRI to funnel money into projects to boost their political appeal.

Question 6: Which of the following statements will follow A after rearrangement?

A) E

B) B

C) D

D) F

E) C

Question 7: Which of the following statements will follow E after rearrangement?

A) B

B) F

C) C

D) D

E) A

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Question 8: Which of the following statements will follow D after rearrangement?

A) E

B) F

C) A

D) C

E) B

Question 9: Which of the following statements will follow C after rearrangement?

A) E

B) A

C) B

D) F

E) D

Question 10: Which of the following statements will follow B after the rearrangement?

A) F

B) B

C) A

D) D

E) E

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ANSWER KEYS and SOLUTIONS:

1) – C)	2) – B)	3) – A)	4) – D)	5) – E)	6) – D)
7) – E)	8) – A)	9) – C)	10) – D)

Solution 1: C)

(c) is the right answer. Q-R-P-S-T is the correct sequence. Q begins the passage by establishing the subject- Shrinking of China’s population. R follows Q. It reinforces the claim made in Q. It cites the findings of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. P follows R. It talks about the possible implication of the drop in population- end of plentiful labour. S follows R. S and T form a pair. S talks about how in the last 40 years, companies benefited from the large scale of Chinese workforce. T ends the passage. It talks about how the end of the era of plentiful labour is a cause of concern for companies.

Solution 2: B)

(b) is the right answer. Q-R-P-S-T is the correct sequence. Q begins the passage by establishing the subject- Shrinking of China’s population. R follows Q. It reinforces the claim made in Q. It cites the findings of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. P follows R. It talks about the possible implication of the drop in population- end of plentiful labour. S follows R. S and T form a pair. S talks about how in the last 40 years, companies benefited from the large scale of Chinese workforce. T ends the passage. It talks about how the end of the era of plentiful labour is a cause of concern for companies.

Solution 3: A)

(a) is the right answer. Q-R-P-S-T is the correct sequence. Q begins the passage by establishing the subject- Shrinking of China’s population. R follows Q. It reinforces the claim made in Q. It cites the findings of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. P follows R. It talks about the possible implication of the drop in population- end of plentiful labour. S follows R. S and T form a pair. S talks about how in the last 40 years, companies benefited from the large scale of Chinese workforce. T ends the passage. It talks about how the end of the era of plentiful labour is a cause of concern for companies.

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Solution 4: D)

(d) is the right answer. Q-R-P-S-T is the correct sequence. Q begins the passage by establishing the subject- Shrinking of China’s population. R follows Q. It reinforces the claim made in Q. It cites the findings of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. P follows R. It talks about the possible implication of the drop in population- end of plentiful labour. S follows R. S and T form a pair. S talks about how in the last 40 years, companies benefited from the large scale of Chinese workforce. T ends the passage. It talks about how the end of the era of plentiful labour is a cause of concern for companies.

Solution 5: E)

(e) is the right answer. Q-R-P-S-T is the correct sequence. Q begins the passage by establishing the subject- Shrinking of China’s population. R follows Q. It reinforces the claim made in Q. It cites the findings of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. P follows R. It talks about the possible implication of the drop in population- end of plentiful labour. S follows R. S and T form a pair. S talks about how in the last 40 years, companies benefited from the large scale of Chinese workforce. T ends the passage. It talks about how the end of the era of plentiful labour is a cause of concern for companies.

Solution 6: D)

(d) is the right answer. CBDEAF is the right order. F has been provided to us as the last statement. C begins the paragraph by establishing the subject- Belt and Road Initiative-an international project of China. B follows C as it talks about the details of the initiative. It states that the aim of the initiative is to connect Asia, Africa and Europe. D and E form a pair. D states that the initiative has faced a lot of criticism and E states that despite criticism a lot of countries have joined the initiative. A follows E as it talks about the reason behind the participation of emerging economies in the BRI initiative. F ends the paragraph by stating that though the money was supposed to be used for infrastructure development, the politicians have used it for projects that would help them become popular.

Solution 7: E)

(e) is the right answer. CBDEAF is the right order. F has been provided to us as the last statement. C begins the paragraph by establishing the subject- Belt and Road Initiative-an international project of China. B follows C as it talks about the details of the initiative. It states that the aim of the initiative is to connect Asia, Africa and Europe. D and E form a pair. D states that the initiative has faced a lot of criticism and E states that despite criticism a lot of countries have joined the initiative. A follows E as it talks about the reason behind the participation of emerging economies in the BRI initiative. F ends the paragraph by stating that though the money was supposed to be used for infrastructure development, the politicians have used it for projects that would help them become popular.

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Solution 8: A)

(a) is the right answer. CBDEAF is the right order. F has been provided to us as the last statement. C begins the paragraph by establishing the subject- Belt and Road Initiative-an international project of China. B follows C as it talks about the details of the initiative. It states that the aim of the initiative is to connect Asia, Africa and Europe. D and E form a pair. D states that the initiative has faced a lot of criticism and E states that despite criticism a lot of countries have joined the initiative. A follows E as it talks about the reason behind the participation of emerging economies in the BRI initiative. F ends the paragraph by stating that though the money was supposed to be used for infrastructure development, the politicians have used it for projects that would help them become popular.

Solution 9: C)

(c) is the right answer. CBDEAF is the right order. F has been provided to us as the last statement. C begins the paragraph by establishing the subject- Belt and Road Initiative-an international project of China. B follows C as it talks about the details of the initiative. It states that the aim of the initiative is to connect Asia, Africa and Europe. D and E form a pair. D states that the initiative has faced a lot of criticism and E states that despite criticism a lot of countries have joined the initiative. A follows E as it talks about the reason behind the participation of emerging economies in the BRI initiative. F ends the paragraph by stating that though the money was supposed to be used for infrastructure development, the politicians have used it for projects that would help them become popular.

Solution 10: D)

(d) is the right answer. CBDEAF is the right order. F has been provided to us as the last statement. C begins the paragraph by establishing the subject- Belt and Road Initiative-an international project of China. B follows C as it talks about the details of the initiative. It states that the aim of the initiative is to connect Asia, Africa and Europe. D and E form a pair. D states that the initiative has faced a lot of criticism and E states that despite criticism a lot of countries have joined the initiative. A follows E as it talks about the reason behind the participation of emerging economies in the BRI initiative. F ends the paragraph by stating that though the money was supposed to be used for infrastructure development, the politicians have used it for projects that would help them become popular.

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