CDS ENGLISH QUIZ - 5

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Question 1:

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of the sentences from the given options.
(P) Isolated on the world stage
(Q) As Prime Minister Xi Jinping stands by
(R) The goal of annexing Taiwan
(S) China is becoming increasingly

Question 2:

Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R, S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the answer sheet.

S1: Paragraphs are the building blocks of any write-up.

S6: Understanding of these makes one a good writer of paragraphs.

P: A paragraph need not be pages together in length.

Q: But actually a paragraph is a group of at least five sentences on the lower limit.

R: In reality, unity and coherence, not length, constitute a real good paragraph.

S : Many people define paragraphs in terms of their length.

The correct sequence should be

Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R, S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the answer sheet.

Question 3:

There are six sentences given of a passage. The first and the sixth sentences are given here in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbles up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of these four sentences and mark your answer accordingly.

S1: The world is on track of disastrous levels of global heating.
S6: It all seems in contrast to all the optimistic forecasts.
P: Would cause devastation across the globe.
Q: At that level, sea-level rises, drought, floods, heatwaves and fiercer storms.
R: Temperature rises will top 2.4C by the end of this century.
S: Which is based on the short-term goals that all countries have set out.

Question 4:

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of the sentences from the given options.

(P) Amid growing global pressure for Beijing to provide verifiable evidence of her whereabouts and safety
(Q) The latest footage appears to show the player
(R) Being introduced at a youth tennis match in Beijing
(S) New videos of the missing tennis star Peng Shuai have been released by Chinese state media

Question 5:

Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R, S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the answer sheet.
S1: Then what is necessary with regard to taming science and technology is :
S6: Then why do we not tame atomic energy to peaceful purposes?
P : We must have the basic knowledge of the two.
Q: It is said, 'Science is a useful servant but destructive master'.
R: By the misuse of science, mankind will meet its doom quite soon.
S : If we do not harness it for the welfare of mankind, I am afraid, a total annihilation is a must.
The correct sequence should be
Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R, S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the answer sheet.

Question 6:

Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R, S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the answer sheet.
S1: Uttarakhand is vulnerable to disasters.
S6: The lack of ability to learn lessons from disasters, and the lack of any accountability, ensure the perpetuation of the situation.
P : The absence of necessary monitoring, early warning systems and the overall disaster management system add another layer of damages during the disasters.
Q : Major interventions act as force multipliers during such disasters.
R: The violation of legal and other prudent norms, further increases the damages.
S: Climate change is increasing these vulnerabilities.
The correct sequence should be
Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R, S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the answer sheet.

Question 7:

There are six sentences given of a passage. The first and the sixth sentences are given here in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbles up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of these four sentences and mark your answer accordingly.


S1: Socialism is a political, social, and economic philosophy.

S6: And from below or from above approaches, with some socialists favouring a party, state, or technocratic-driven approach.

P: Encompassing a range of economic and social systems characterised by social ownership of the means of production.

Q: It also includes the political theories and movements associated with such systems.

R: On the structure of management in organizations.

S: It varies based on the role of markets and planning in resource allocation.

Question 8:

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of the sentences from the given options.

(P) And has been angered by Chinese government pressure on US companies
(Q) Of the Covid-19 pandemic
(R) Of multilateral investigations of the origins
(S) The US is frustrated by Chinese obstruction

Question 9:

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of the sentences from the given options.

(P) The stakes have been raised by the rapid expansion
(Q) Of China’s military capabilities including its nuclear arsenal
(R) It has tested a new weapon
(S) Which is a nuclear-capable hypersonic glider

Question 10:

There are six sentences given of a passage. The first and the sixth sentences are given here in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences have been jumbles up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of these four sentences and mark your answer accordingly.

S1: A federal judge in Washington has ruled
S6: It all defies the objections from Donald Trump
P: Investigating the deadly 6 January attack on the Capitol.
Q: From the Trump administration
R: That hundreds of pages of White House records
S: Can be turned over to the House committee