Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order.
Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
a. His first major public appearance in India was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University in 1916.
b. Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in 1915.
c. He spent a year travelling around India to understand the conditions and issues faced by the people.
d. During his speech at the university, he criticised the Indian elite for their apathy towards the poor.

1. A

   A, B, C, D

2. B

   B, C, A, D

3. C

   C, B, A, D

4. D

   A, D, C, B

Appeared in: DSSSB 13 August 2024

Explanation

• The sequence B, C, A, D creates a logical and chronological narrative.
• Sentence B introduces the subject (Gandhi) and the starting time (1915), making it the perfect opening sentence.
• Sentence C follows, describing his actions ('spent a year travelling') immediately after his return.
• Sentence A moves the timeline to the next year (1916) and describes a specific event.
• Sentence D concludes the paragraph by providing details ('during his speech') about the event mentioned in sentence A.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: This sequence is chronologically incorrect. It starts with an event from 1916 (A) before mentioning Gandhi's return in 1915 (B).
• Option C: This sequence is grammatically flawed. Sentence C starts with the pronoun 'He', which lacks a clear antecedent. Sentence B, which introduces 'Gandhi', must come before C.
• Option D: This sequence completely disrupts the chronological flow. Placing the starting event (Gandhi's return in 1915) at the end makes the paragraph illogical.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Sentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question tests logical reasoning and reading comprehension, skills essential for understanding and following complex protocols and patient histories in a clinical setting.
• In sentence rearrangement questions, always identify the introductory sentence first. It usually introduces the main subject and sets the scene.
• Look for chronological markers (like years), pronouns (He, She, It, They), and connecting phrases ('at the university') to establish logical links between sentences.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read all four sentences to get a general idea of the topic.
• Identify the introductory sentence. This sentence should be independent and introduce the main subject or theme. Here, sentence B introduces Gandhi and the year 1915.
• Look for chronological clues. Sentence B (1915) must come before sentence A (1916).
• Find logical connections. The pronoun 'He' in sentence C refers to 'Gandhi' in sentence B, so C should follow B. The phrase 'at the university' in sentence D refers to the 'Banaras Hindu University' in sentence A, so D should follow A.
• Assemble the sentences into the most logical sequence (B-C-A-D).
• Finally, read the paragraph in the chosen order to ensure it forms a smooth and coherent narrative.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Sentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles)
• Stem keywords: jumbled order, arrange the sentences, meaningful and coherent paragraph
• Lead-in keywords: Arrange

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