What are Para Jumbles questions?

Para Jumbles are verbal ability questions where sentences of a paragraph are given in jumbled order, and you need to arrange them in the correct logical sequence to form a coherent paragraph.

How to solve Para Jumbles quickly?

To solve Para Jumbles quickly: 1) Identify the topic sentence, 2) Look for transition words, 3) Find chronological or logical connections, 4) Check for pronoun references, 5) Verify the flow and coherence of the arranged paragraph.

Which competitive exams include Para Jumbles?

Para Jumbles questions are commonly found in SSC CGL, Bank PO, SBI PO, IBPS exams, Railway RRB, CAT, MAT, XAT, GATE, and various government job competitive examinations under verbal ability sections.

What are the key techniques for Para Jumbles?

Key techniques include: identifying opening and closing sentences, recognizing transitional phrases, following chronological order, tracking pronoun references, understanding cause-effect relationships, and maintaining logical flow throughout the paragraph.

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Para Jumbles Aptitude Questions & Formulas with answer

Ques 1 GATE 2025

Identify the option that has the most appropriate sequence such that a coherent paragraph is formed:
P. At once, without thinking much, people rushed towards the city in hordes with the sole aim of grabbing as much gold as they could.
Q. However, little did they realize about the impending hardships they would have to face on their way to the city: miles of mud, unfriendly forests, hungry beasts and inimical local lords all of which would reduce their chances of getting gold to almost zero.
R. All of them thought that easily they could lay their hands on gold and become wealthy overnight.
S. About a hundred years ago, the news that gold had been discovered in Kolar spread like wildfire and the whole State was in raptures.

P→Q→R→S

Q→S→R→P

S→Q→P→R

S→P→R→Q

(d) is the correct answer.