Ordering of Sentences


  1. (a) But in terms of practical value they do not impress much

    (b) Creative work should be our watch word

    (c) We all do a lot of talking and theorising

    (d) The affluent society can contribute a lot in this respect

    (e) What we need today is practical work

    Arrange the sentences in correct sequence










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    Correct Option: D

    While b and c can be opening sentence, e does not follow b logically. So A and B are ruled out. We find c a in options (C) and options (D) but d can not follow a (... this respect in (d) can not refer to anything in c or a)


  1. (a) Indian political life has been dominated by our sentiment of opposition to alien value

    (b) Thus social and moral atmosphere is not suitable for democracy

    (c) And the leaders idealised tradition

    (d) The constitution was not product of urge for freedom

    (e) Consequently democratic aspirations were relegated to the background









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    Correct Option: C

    d is not the opening sentence (definite article the) So B is ruled out. (b) is the last sentence (Thus...draws the conclusion)



  1. (a) But there are omissions and commissions in planning

    (b) It is true that standard has fallen in general sector

    (c) In a period of expansion, it is inevitable

    (d) Some say that quantitative expansion is achieved by the expense of quality

    (e) And the number of substandard institutions has increased









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    Correct Option: B

    While b and d can be opening sentence, b logically follows d. What some say (in d) is shown true (in b) this is found in option (B)


  1. (a) There is danger that it may become formal

    (b) There should also be a deep concern for national welfare

    (c) Democracy can save by constant renewal

    (d) India has been described as largest democracy

    (e) Moreover it should be free from corruption









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    Correct Option: D

    d is the opening sentence in all the choices. It can not be followed by b (...also...) Hence (C) is ruled out. So we have da in other three choices. This should be followed by c since e and b go on to say what "should be" done to save the democracy



  1. (a) The authorities must be cautious enough to prevent such misadventure

    (b) Internet is one of the most modern communication techniques

    (c) But there is danger of foreign businessmen encroaching into the field of indian technology

    (d) It may be regarded as milestone in the development of communication facilities in India

    (e) India has just started trying it nationally









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    Correct Option: C

    b is the opening sentence in all choices. d follows e (..just started...milestone...) similarly a follows c (...such misadventure in a refers to ...The danger of....in c)