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. He emphasized the importance of communal harmony and the eradication of untouchability.
B. In the 1920s, Gandhi focused on social reform in addition to political activism.
C. Gandhi believed that true freedom could only be achieved if social inequalities were addressed.
D. His campaigns included promoting khadi and encouraging self-reliance among Indians.

1. A

   BDCA

2. B

   DBAC

3. C

   ACBD

4. D

   BDAC

Appeared in: DSSSB 6 September 2024

Explanation

• The correct sequence, BDCA, establishes a clear and logical progression of ideas.
• Sentence B serves as the topic sentence, introducing the subject (Gandhi), the time period (1920s), and the theme (social reform).
• Sentence D follows by giving broad examples of his campaigns (khadi, self-reliance), elaborating on the activism mentioned in B.
• Sentence C provides the philosophical underpinning for his actions, explaining that he linked social equality to true freedom.
• Sentence A concludes by offering specific examples of the social inequalities he targeted (untouchability, communal harmony), directly illustrating the belief stated in C.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option B: The sequence DBAC is illogical. While D can follow B, placing A immediately after disrupts the flow. Sentence C provides the necessary philosophical bridge between the general campaigns in D and the specific social issues in A.
• Option C: The sequence ACBD is incorrect because sentence A is too specific to be an effective opening. It details a particular focus, whereas sentence B provides a much broader and more suitable introduction to the paragraph's theme.
• Option D: The sequence BDAC is a close distractor but is less logical than BDCA. Placing sentence A (specific social issues) directly after D (general campaigns) is abrupt. Sentence C is needed to explain the reasoning that connects his general campaigns to his specific focus on social inequalities.

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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 (Paragraph Jumbling) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question type is not directly related to clinical nursing practice.
• However, the logical reasoning and communication skills tested are crucial for nurses in all settings.
• Clear, logical thinking is essential for accurate patient assessment, planning care, and effective documentation in patient records.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read all four sentences to get a general sense of the topic, which is about Mahatma Gandhi's work in the 1920s.
• Identify the introductory sentence. Sentence B is the most general and sets the time and theme, making it the best starting point.
• Look for connections between sentences. Sentence D provides examples of the 'activism' mentioned in B. The pronoun 'His' in D clearly refers to Gandhi from sentence B.
• Find the sentence that explains the underlying reason or philosophy. Sentence C explains why Gandhi focused on social reform, making it a logical bridge.
• Identify the concluding sentence, which often provides specific details or examples. Sentence A gives specific examples of the 'social inequalities' mentioned in C.
• Assemble the sequence (B-D-C-A) and read the complete paragraph to confirm it flows logically and coherently.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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

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