English Comprehension PYQs

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• In part B: "Each of these shops were selling unique handicrafts and souvenirs." The phrase "Each of these shops were" is incorrect. The subject "Each" is singular, so it should be "Each of these shops was" instead of "were".
• In part E: "By the time I left, my bags was filled with treasures." The subject "bags" is plural, so it should be "my bags were" instead of "was".
• Thus, the errors are located in parts B and E of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is BE.

 

Correct Sentences: "Each of these shops was selling unique handicrafts and souvenirs."

"By the time I left, my bags were filled with treasures."

 

Additional Information

• A: "Walking through the old town, I encountered a variety of fascinating shops," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• C: "The vibrant colours and intricate designs caught my eye." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• D: "I spent hours exploring each store's offerings." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• No error – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there are errors in parts B and E.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• In part B: "There was thousands of people in attendance, cheering and singing along." The phrase "There was thousands" is incorrect. The subject "thousands" is plural, so it should be "There were thousands" instead of "was".
• In part D: "Everyone were dancing and having a great time." The subject "Everyone" is singular, so it should be "Everyone was" instead of "were".
• Thus, the errors are located in parts B and D of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is BD.

 

Correct Sentences: "There were thousands of people in attendance, cheering and singing along."

"Everyone was dancing and having a great time."

 

Additional Information

• A: "The concert was an incredible experience that I will never forget," – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• C: "The band played all their popular songs." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• E: "By the end, we all felt exhausted but happy." – This part of the sentence is grammatically correct and does not require any changes.
• No error – This would be the correct option if there were no mistakes in the sentence, but there are errors in parts B and D.

The correct answer is 'to address'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses the necessity for world leaders to consider ecological concerns.
• The appropriate phrase should indicate an action to deal with or address climate-related challenges.
• "To address" fits well as it denotes taking up the issues, which aligns with the context of the passage.
• Other options ("took on", "bring about", "force stricter", "cut down") do not fit the context as accurately as "to address".

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Complete Passage: The global community is currently facing a pivotal moment in climate history. To prevent further degradation, world leaders have gathered to address the growing list of ecological concerns. It is no longer enough to simply discuss change; we must find ways to ________(B) a revolution in green technology. Many nations have ________(C) the monumental task of transitioning to renewable energy, though the economic burden is significant. In urban sectors, there is a desperate need to ________(D) carbon emissions by at least 40% within the decade. To ensure compliance, regulatory bodies plan to ________(E) regulations on industrial waste. Interestingly, the commitment ________(F) these issues has led to a ripple effect; as one country decides to ________(G) positive shifts in policy, others feel the pressure to address the same challenges. However, many corporations have ________(I) more responsibility than they can handle. To successfully ________(J) on pollution, they must ________(K) measures on their supply chains. The goal is to ________(L) a cleaner future, but this requires everyone to address the reality of the situation. Ultimately, if we don't ________(N) stricter rules now, the damage may be irreversible.

 

Additional Information

• Took on: "Took on" means assumed responsibility, which does not fit all the contexts where facing or addressing the issue is required.
• Bring about: "Bring about" means to cause something to happen, which does not fit all the contexts about dealing with challenges.
• Force stricter: "Force stricter" means to impose more rigorous rules, which does not fit all the contexts of addressing or facing ecological concerns.
• Cut down: "Cut down" means to reduce, which does not fit all the contexts where addressing or facing the issue is needed.

The correct answer is 'bring about'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses the need to find ways to cause or initiate significant changes in green technology.
• The appropriate phrase should indicate an action to cause or produce positive shifts in policy and a cleaner future.
• "Bring about" fits well as it denotes causing something to happen, which aligns with the context of the passage.
• Other options ("took on", "to address", "force stricter", "cut down") do not fit the context as accurately as "bring about".

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.

 

Complete Passage: The global community is currently facing a pivotal moment in climate history. To prevent further degradation, world leaders have gathered to address the growing list of ecological concerns. It is no longer enough to simply discuss change; we must find ways to bring about a revolution in green technology. Many nations have ________(C) the monumental task of transitioning to renewable energy, though the economic burden is significant. In urban sectors, there is a desperate need to ________(D) carbon emissions by at least 40% within the decade. To ensure compliance, regulatory bodies plan to ________(E) regulations on industrial waste. Interestingly, the commitment ________(F) these issues has led to a ripple effect; as one country decides to bring about positive shifts in policy, others feel the pressure to address the same challenges. However, many corporations have ________(I) more responsibility than they can handle. To successfully ________(J) on pollution, they must ________(K) measures on their supply chains. The goal is to bring about a cleaner future, but this requires everyone to address the reality of the situation. Ultimately, if we don't ________(N) stricter rules now, the damage may be irreversible.

 

Additional Information

• Took on: "Took on" means assumed responsibility, which does not fit all the contexts of causing or initiating significant changes.
• To address: "To address" means to deal with or discuss, which does not fit all the contexts about causing significant and positive changes.
• Force stricter: "Force stricter" means to impose more rigorous rules, which does not fit all the contexts of causing or initiating positive changes.
• Cut down: "Cut down" means to reduce, which does not fit all the contexts of causing significant changes for a cleaner future.

The correct answer is 'took on'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses nations and corporations assuming responsibility for transitioning to renewable energy and handling more ecological responsibility than they can manage.
• The appropriate phrase should indicate the assumption of a significant task or responsibility.
• "Took on" fits well as it denotes assuming responsibility, which aligns with the context of the passage.
• Other options ("bring about", "to address", "force stricter", "cut down") do not fit the context as accurately as "took on".

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

 

Complete Passage: The global community is currently facing a pivotal moment in climate history. To prevent further degradation, world leaders have gathered to address the growing list of ecological concerns. It is no longer enough to simply discuss change; we must find ways to bring about a revolution in green technology. Many nations have took on the monumental task of transitioning to renewable energy, though the economic burden is significant. In urban sectors, there is a desperate need to ________(D) carbon emissions by at least 40% within the decade. To ensure compliance, regulatory bodies plan to ________(E) regulations on industrial waste. Interestingly, the commitment ________(F) these issues has led to a ripple effect; as one country decides to bring about positive shifts in policy, others feel the pressure to address the same challenges. However, many corporations have took on more responsibility than they can handle. To successfully ________(J) on pollution, they must ________(K) measures on their supply chains. The goal is to bring about a cleaner future, but this requires everyone to address the reality of the situation. Ultimately, if we don't ________(N) stricter rules now, the damage may be irreversible.

 

Additional Information

• Bring about: "Bring about" means to cause something to happen, which does not fit the contexts of assuming responsibility.
• To address: "To address" means to deal with or discuss, which does not fit the context of assuming responsibility.
• Force stricter: "Force stricter" means to impose more rigorous rules, which does not fit the context of assuming responsibility.
• Cut down: "Cut down" means to reduce, which does not fit the context of assuming a significant task or responsibility.

The correct answer is 'force stricter'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses regulatory bodies ensuring compliance by imposing more rigorous rules and measures to reduce industrial waste and pollution.
• The appropriate phrase should indicate the action of imposing more rigorous rules or measures.
• "Force stricter" fits well as it denotes imposing more rigorous rules, which aligns with the context of the passage.
• Other options ("took on", "bring about", "to address", "cut down") do not fit the context as accurately as "force stricter".

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

 

Complete Passage: The global community is currently facing a pivotal moment in climate history. To prevent further degradation, world leaders have gathered to address the growing list of ecological concerns. It is no longer enough to simply discuss change; we must find ways to bring about a revolution in green technology. Many nations have took on the monumental task of transitioning to renewable energy, though the economic burden is significant. In urban sectors, there is a desperate need to ________(D) carbon emissions by at least 40% within the decade. To ensure compliance, regulatory bodies plan to force stricter regulations on industrial waste. Interestingly, the commitment ________(F) these issues has led to a ripple effect; as one country decides to bring about positive shifts in policy, others feel the pressure to address the same challenges. However, many corporations have took on more responsibility than they can handle. To successfully ________(J) on pollution, they must force stricter measures on their supply chains. The goal is to bring about a cleaner future, but this requires everyone to address the reality of the situation. Ultimately, if we don't force stricter stricter rules now, the damage may be irreversible.

 

Additional Information

• Took on: "Took on" means assumed responsibility, which does not fit the contexts of imposing more rigorous rules or measures.
• Bring about: "Bring about" means to cause something to happen, which does not fit the context of imposing rules.
• To address: "To address" means to deal with or discuss, which does not fit the context of imposing more rigorous rules.
• Cut down: "Cut down" means to reduce, which does not fit the context of imposing more rigorous rules.

The correct answer is 'cut down'.

 

Key Points

• The passage discusses the need to reduce carbon emissions and pollution.
• The appropriate phrase should indicate the action of reducing or lowering something.
• "Cut down" fits well as it denotes the action of reducing, which aligns with the context of the passage.
• Other options ("took on", "bring about", "to address", "force stricter") do not fit the context as accurately as "cut down".

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 5'.

 

Complete Passage: The global community is currently facing a pivotal moment in climate history. To prevent further degradation, world leaders have gathered to address the growing list of ecological concerns. It is no longer enough to simply discuss change; we must find ways to bring about a revolution in green technology. Many nations have took on the monumental task of transitioning to renewable energy, though the economic burden is significant. In urban sectors, there is a desperate need to cut down carbon emissions by at least 40% within the decade. To ensure compliance, regulatory bodies plan to force stricter regulations on industrial waste. Interestingly, the commitment ________(F) these issues has led to a ripple effect; as one country decides to bring about positive shifts in policy, others feel the pressure to address the same challenges. However, many corporations have took on more responsibility than they can handle. To successfully cut down on pollution, they must force stricter measures on their supply chains. The goal is to bring about a cleaner future, but this requires everyone to address the reality of the situation. Ultimately, if we don't force stricter stricter rules now, the damage may be irreversible.

 

Additional Information

• Took on: "Took on" means assumed responsibility, which does not fit the context of reducing.
• Bring about: "Bring about" means to cause something to happen, which does not fit the context of reducing.
• To address: "To address" means to deal with or discuss, which does not fit the context of reducing.
• Force stricter: "Force stricter" means to impose more rigorous rules, which does not fit the context of reducing.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• The primary aim of the survey conducted by EduCon Research was to assess the current state of adult literacy and the factors influencing educational pursuits among adults.
• The passage provides a comprehensive overview of the survey's objectives and findings, highlighting the focus on literacy rates, vocational training, and educational motivations.
• The survey involved over 10,000 respondents from urban and rural areas of India to gather a broad perspective on adult education.
• The survey also explored various social and personal motivations driving adults to pursue education, among other aspects.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

 

Correct Sentence: "In the fourth quarter of 2025, a comprehensive survey on adult education was conducted by EduCon Research, a reputable company specialising in educational studies. The primary aim of the survey was to assess the current state of adult literacy and the factors influencing educational pursuits among adults in various demographics."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "To improve internet connectivity in rural areas" – This was mentioned as a challenge in rural areas but not as the primary aim of the survey.
• Option 3: "To compare healthcare systems in urban and rural areas" – This was not the focus of the survey, though healthcare vocational training was discussed.
• Option 4: "To evaluate the effectiveness of vocational training programmes" – Vocational training was a part of the survey, but the primary aim was broader.
• Option 5: "To examine the impact of OECD on financial independence" – The impact of OECD was mentioned, but not as the survey's primary aim.

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

• One of the significant findings from the EduCon Research survey was the growing interest among adults in enrolling in vocational courses, particularly in the healthcare sector.
• The passage emphasizes the popularity of healthcare-related courses such as handling injection needles, basic patient care, and administrative work in healthcare facilities.
• These courses not only offered the prospects of improving income but also addressed workforce shortages in the essential healthcare services sector.
• This notable finding highlights the demand for vocational training and its potential impact on both individuals and the healthcare sector.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

 

Correct Sentence: "Another noteworthy aspect of the survey was the focus on vocational training, especially in the healthcare sector. EduCon Research discovered that there was a growing interest among adults to enrol in vocational courses that provided... Courses on handling injection needles, basic patient care, and administrative work in healthcare facilities were particularly popular."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Rural literacy rates were higher than urban literacy rates" – The passage states the opposite, that urban literacy rates were higher.
• Option 2: "The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) played no role in adult education" – This is incorrect because the OECD’s role in promoting adult education was highlighted in the passage.
• Option 3: "Rural areas had better access to libraries and internet facilities" – The passage indicates that urban areas had better access to these resources.
• Option 5: "Urban and rural literacy rates were the same" – The passage clearly states there was a disparity between urban (85%) and rural (62%) literacy rates.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

• The passage does not mention high crime rates as a challenge faced by rural areas in the context of adult education.
• Instead, it highlights challenges such as insufficient schools, lack of study materials, and poor internet connectivity.
• These mentioned factors contribute to the lower literacy rates in rural regions compared to urban areas.
• The passage focuses on educational and infrastructural challenges, not on security or crime-related issues.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Correct Sentence: "Conversely, rural areas faced challenges such as insufficient schools, lack of study materials, and poor internet connectivity."

 

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Insufficient schools" – This challenge is explicitly mentioned in the passage as faced by rural areas.
• Option 2: "Lack of study materials" – This challenge is also identified in the passage as a problem in rural regions.
• Option 4: "Poor internet connectivity" – This factor is highlighted in the passage as a challenge for rural areas.
• Option 5: "Lack of healthcare facilities" – Although healthcare is discussed in the passage, the focus is on vocational training, not on the lack of healthcare facilities as an educational challenge.

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

• Statement A: The growing interest in vocational training among adults is particularly popular in courses related to healthcare.
• This statement is correct as it accurately reflects the context provided in the passage.
• Statement B: The survey received responses from individuals aged 18 to 70 years old.
• The passage mentions that the survey involved respondents with an age range of 18 to 60 years, not 70 years. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
• Statement C: The OECD’s Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) helps align adult education programmes with global benchmarks.
• This statement is correct as it aligns with the information provided in the passage about the PIAAC’s role.
• Hence, the statement B is identified as incorrect in the context of the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘Only B’.

The correct answer is 'Option 3'.

 

Key Points

• 1) Vocational training in healthcare is considered non-essential.
• This cannot be inferred from the passage. The passage indicates that vocational training in healthcare is gaining popularity and is essential for improving income and addressing workforce shortages.
• 2) Personal development is not a motivator for adult education.
• This cannot be inferred from the passage. The passage explicitly mentions personal development as one of the key motivators for adults pursuing education.
• 3) The literacy gap could be narrowed by improving rural education infrastructure.
• This can be inferred from the passage. The passage highlights that higher literacy rates in urban areas are attributed to better access to educational institutions and facilities, suggesting that improving similar infrastructure in rural areas could help narrow the literacy gap.
• 4) Urban literacy rates are declining due to lack of vocational courses.
• This cannot be inferred from the passage. The passage does not suggest that urban literacy rates are declining; it focuses on the disparity between urban and rural literacy rates.
• 5) EduCon Research covers multiple countries in their surveys.
• This cannot be inferred from the passage. The passage specifically mentions the survey was conducted in India and does not provide information about EduCon Research conducting surveys in multiple countries.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is 'immediate employment opportunities'.

 

Key Points

• The blank in the passage suggests that the vocational courses should offer something that attracts adult learners.
• Among the given options, "immediate employment opportunities" fits best as it provides a direct benefit to the learners, aligning with the emphasis on improving income and addressing workforce shortages.

​Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Sentence: EduCon Research discovered that there was a growing interest among adults to enrol in vocational courses that provided immediate employment opportunities.

Additional Information

• Higher internet connectivity: while important, it does not directly relate to the vocational course content.
• Longer study periods: could be a deterrent rather than an attractive feature.
• Better housing facilities: unrelated to the primary aim of the vocational courses.
• Leisure and recreation options: do not align with educational goals.

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e., Gap.

Key Points

• The word "disparity" refers to a noticeable difference, especially one that is not fair; it indicates a gap or inequality. (असमानता)
• Example: There is a significant disparity between the resources available in wealthy and poor neighbourhoods.
• "Gap" refers to a break or space in an object or between two objects, often indicating a difference or disconnect. (अंतर)
• Example: There is a widening gap between the skills acquired by fresh graduates and those needed by employers.
• Hence, in the context of the passage, 'disparity' can be interpreted as a 'gap' between literacy rates in urban and rural areas.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 i.e., Gap.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Equality (समानता): The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
• Example: The organization strives to promote equality in the workplace.
• Uniformity (एकरूपता): The quality or state of being uniform; overall sameness.
• Example: The uniformity of the rules helps maintain order in the school.
• Consistency (स्थिरता): The state of being consistent; uniformity and regularity among outcomes or processes.
• Example: Her consistency in work earned her a high performance award.
• Identity (पहचान): The fact of being who or what a person or thing is.
• Example: Protecting your identity online is crucial in today’s digital age.

The correct answer is: Option 4 i.e., Opportunities.

Key Points

• The word "prospects" refers to the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring; it often indicates opportunities or chances. (संभावनाएं)
• Example: The prospects of advancing in her career were greatly enhanced by her recent certification.
• "Opportunities" refers to favourable circumstances or chances for progress or advancement. (अवसर)
• Example: He was excited about the new job opportunities in the technology sector.
• Hence, in the context of the passage, 'prospects' can be interpreted as 'opportunities' for improving income and addressing workforce shortages.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4 i.e., Opportunities.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Impossibilities (असंभावनाएँ): Things that cannot occur or be achieved.
• Example: The impossibilities of the plan were clear to everyone involved.
• Outcomes (परिणाम): The results or effects of an action or event.
• Example: The outcomes of the experiment were not as expected.
• Failures (असफलताएँ): Lack of success in achieving or doing something.
• Example: His past failures motivated him to work harder towards his goals.
• Risks (जोखिम): Possibilities of something harmful or undesirable happening.
• Example: The company decided not to invest due to high financial risks.

The correct answer is option 5.

Key Points

To answer this question, first, let's look at the given phrases in the table:

• A. The team celebrated the victory,
• This phrase discusses a group rejoicing after winning.
• B. The store offered a discount on all items,
• This phrase indicates a shop giving a price reduction on every product.
• C. She enjoyed painting as a hobby,
• This phrase mentions someone taking pleasure in painting during their leisure time.
• D. there was a sense of accomplishment among all members.
• This phrase indicates a feeling of achievement within a group.
• E. to attract more customers.
• This phrase indicates the goal of the store's discount.
• F. she had little time for it during the week.
• This phrase refers to someone having very limited time to engage in painting during weekdays.

 

Now, let's understand the meanings of the given connectors in the question:

• i. although
• It means "in spite of the fact that," indicating a contrast.
• For Example:
• Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
• ii. when
• It means "at the time that," indicating a specific point in time.
• For Example:
• When it started to snow, they built a snowman.
• iii. even though
• It means "despite the fact that," indicating a contrast, similar to "although."
• For Example:
• Even though she was tired, she finished her homework.
• So, after understanding the given phrases and the connectors, we can conclude that the combination C-iii-F can make a grammatically and contextually meaningful sentence:
• The complete coherent sentence would be: "She enjoyed painting as a hobby, even though she had little time for it during the week."
• Therefore, the correct answer is "C-iii-F."

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

To answer this question, first, let's look at the given phrases in the table:

• A. He completed his assignment on time,
• This phrase indicates finishing work within the deadline.
• B. The storm caused widespread damage,
• This phrase describes the extensive destruction caused by a storm.
• C. She studied diligently for the final exam,
• This phrase refers to someone putting a lot of effort into studying for an important test.
• D. the success did not come as a surprise to him.
• This phrase suggests that the person expected the success.
• E. many residents heeded the warnings and took precautions.
• This phrase indicates that people followed the advice and prepared accordingly.
• F. still she felt anxious about the results.
• This phrase shows that despite her efforts, she was worried about the outcome.

 

Now, let's understand the meanings of the given connectors in the question:

• i. but
• It indicates a contrast between two statements.
• For Example:
• He wanted to go out, but it was raining.
• ii. although
• It means "in spite of the fact that," indicating a contrast.
• For Example:
• Although it was raining, they went for a walk.
• iii. and
• It is used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly.
• For Example:
• She read the book and enjoyed it.
• So, after understanding the given phrases and the connectors, we can conclude that the combinations A-iii-D, B-ii-E, and C-i-F can make grammatically and contextually meaningful sentences:
• The complete coherent sentences would be:
• "He completed his assignment on time, and the success did not come as a surprise to him."
• "The storm caused widespread damage, although many residents heeded the warnings and took precautions."
• "She studied diligently for the final exam, but still she felt anxious about the results."
• Therefore, the correct answer is "A-iii-D, B-ii-E and C-i-F."

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

To answer this question, first, let's look at the given phrases in the table:

• A. The scientists conducted numerous experiments,
• This phrase indicates researchers performing a large number of tests.
• B. The company experienced a surge in profits,
• This phrase describes a business seeing a significant increase in earnings.
• C. She felt overwhelmed by the workload,
• This phrase refers to someone feeling stressed due to a large amount of work.
• D. their continuous efforts to improve the process.
• This phrase suggests ongoing attempts to enhance a procedure.
• E. they wanted to discover a cure for the disease.
• This phrase indicates the aim of the scientists' experiments.
• F. the implementation of the new marketing strategy.
• This phrase refers to putting a new advertising plan into action.

 

Now, let's understand the meanings of the given connectors in the question:

• i. despite
• It means "in spite of," indicating a contrast.
• For Example:
• Despite the rain, they went outside.
• ii. because
• It means "due to the fact that," indicating a reason.
• For Example:
• They stayed indoors because it was raining.
• iii. therefore
• It means "for that reason," indicating a consequence.
• For Example:
• It was raining; therefore, they stayed indoors.
• So, after understanding the given phrases and the connectors, we can conclude that the combinations A-ii-E and B-iii-F can make grammatically and contextually meaningful sentences:
• The complete coherent sentences would be:
• "The scientists conducted numerous experiments, because they wanted to discover a cure for the disease."
• "The company experienced a surge in profits, therefore the implementation of the new marketing strategy."
• Therefore, the correct answer is "A-ii-E and ​B-iii-F."

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. B

• The main theme of the passage is the center and guidelines for holding online conferences, seminars, and training sessions it also describes the preferences and instructions for the event organizer. It is given in sentence 5 that the effect of such a vague and abstruse set of instructions could only be to abandon efforts to organize conferences.
• In sentence A it is given that 'the Education Ministry’s ill-thought-out guidelines for holding online conferences, seminars, and training sessions.'
• In sentence C it is given that 'Academicians and others organizing the events were, as per the January circular, required to get prior official approval and ensure that the conference' that is similar to sentence A.
• In sentence D it is given that 'Event organizers were also mandated to give preference to technological tools and channels' which is further information of sentence C.
• In sentence E it is given that 'efforts to organize conferences' is similar to the theme of sentences A, C and D.
• On the other hand, sentence B does not match the theme because it is talking about judicial response and bail process which is completely different from the main theme of the coherent paragraph.

Correct answer:  'It should also be underscored that such bail orders should not be rare or special, but be routine judicial responses to cases in which there is a mismatch between the accusation and the evidence.'

The correct answer is 'A.'

Key Points

• The correct sequence or order of the segments after rearrangement is C2A4DEB.
• The sentence 'C' is independent of any other sentence as it introduces the two missions the ISRO has launched in the five months since its success with Chandrayaan-3.
• The second sentence gives further information about the XPoSat.
• Sentence A will come after the second sentence as it talks about the relative timing of the launches of the XPoSat.
• The fourth sentence says the ISRO's science-oriented missions have all been exceptional in their own right.
• Sentence D will come after the fourth sentence as it gives an example to prove the fourth sentence true, as it says XPoSat is only the second space-based experiment to study X-ray polarisation, and at higher X-ray energies than the other, NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer.
• Sentence E will come after D as it further gives information about the XPoSat that its POLIX payload, realized by the Raman Research Institute, will track X-rays in the 8-30 kilo-electron-volt (keV) energy range and observe emissions from around 50 sources in five years.
• The sentence 'B' is the concluding or seventh sentence as it talks about the XSPECT payload, by ISRO’s U.R. Rao Satellite Centre, which will study X-rays of energy 0.8-15 keV and changes in continuous X-ray emissions.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Paragraph after rearranging the sentences: Two missions the ISRO has launched in the five months since its success with Chandrayaan-3 have both been scientific: the Aditya L-1 space probe to study the sun and the X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) to study polarised X-rays emitted in astrophysical phenomena. ISRO launched the XPoSat, in a two-part mission, onboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on its C58 flight on January 1. The relative timing of these launches may be a coincidence but it is heartening because the ratio of scientific to technological missions ISRO has launched is skewed in favour of the latter, at the expense of research in the sense of discovery. Those science-oriented missions have all been exceptional in their own right. For example, XPoSat is only the second space-based experiment to study X-ray polarisation, and at higher X-ray energies than the other, NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer. Its POLIX payload, realized by the Raman Research Institute, will track X-rays in the 8-30 kilo-electron-volt (keV) energy range and observe emissions from around 50 sources in five years. The XSPECT payload, by ISRO’s U.R. Rao Satellite Centre, will study X-rays of energy 0.8-15 keV and changes in continuous X-ray emissions.

Additional Information

• Important Rules to Solve the Para Jumbles:
• Read the sentences attentively, try to comprehend the idea or theme of the sentence, and eliminate the irrelevant options.
• Try to identify the opening (independent sentence) and closing sentences (concluding sentence).
• Try to identify the mandatory pairs, two sentences can be connected through various connectors and other determinants.