Dr. Rashmi Singh Solutions for Chapter: Para Jumbles, Exercise 1: EXERCISE

Directions: The sentences given below are not arranged in proper order. Rearrange these sentences to form a coherent and meaningful paragraph and answer the question.

Consider sentence C, as the first sentence and arrange the other sentences in a logical order.

A: Some have explicitly warned investors to exercise caution while those like the Indian government have begun imposing a tax on the gains from the sale of bitcoins.
B: Their dilemma is understandable.
C: Ever since the price of bitcoins skyrocketed from a little under $1,000 (around Rs. 63,400 now) in 2016 to touch nearly $20,000 last year, people have been posing a Hamlet kind of question: to buy or not to buy?
D: On the other hand, there is the nagging feeling that one may end up investing in a virtual currency whose price is extremely volatile and whose true value cannot be assessed.
E: Adding to the confusion, most governments remain non-committal on the legality of bitcoins since it is not regulated by central banks.
F: On the one hand, there is the fear of losing out on an opportunity to make money hand over fist by investing or trading in bitcoins since their price rose by around 20-fold since the start of 2017.

Directions: The sentences given below are not arranged in proper order. Rearrange these sentences to form a coherent and meaningful paragraph and choose the correct order as your answer.

Consider sentence (C), "There is one strong message from the findings of the Annual Status of Education Report (Rural) 2017, it is that the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act should cover the entire spectrum of 18 years, and not confine itself to those aged 6 to 14. " as the first sentence. Arrange the other sentences in the logical order.

A: Guaranteed inclusion will empower those in the 14-18 age group who are not enrolled anywhere and help them acquire finishing education that is so vital to their participation in the workforce.
B: It is absolutely essential for all of them to get an education that equips them with the skills, especially job-oriented vocational capabilities,
C: There is one strong message from the findings of the Annual Status of Education Report (Rural) 2017, it is that the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act should cover the entire spectrum of 18 years, and not confine itself to those aged 6 to 14.
D: Unfortunately, the state of rural elementary education is far from encouraging.
E: If the expectation of a demographic dividend is to be meaningful.
F: The ASER sample study estimates that 14% of this age group- a total of 125 million young Indians in this category- are not enrolled.

Consider sentence F, “The sharp rise in bond yields has hit banks with losses on treasury operations dominated by sovereign bond holdings.” as the first sentence. Rearrange the other sentences in a logical order.

A: The yield on Indian 10-year benchmark government bonds has risen steeply, from about 6.5% at the end of August to 7 .56% on January 16.
B: Bankers have pleaded that the Reserve Bank of India allow them to stagger the reporting of these losses over several quarters.
C: Rating agency ICRA believes the fall in bond prices on expectation of the Central government breaching its fiscal deficit target has led to banks suffering a loss on paper of over Rs.15,500 crore in the quarter that ended in December.
D: In seeking leeway, they have pointed to the huge burden imposed on their balance sheets by non-performing assets clogging the banking system.
E: Even the yield on newly issued IO-year bonds that would mature in 2028 has inched up 27 basic points since January 5.
F: The sharp rise in bond yields has hit banks with losses on treasury operations dominated by sovereign bond holdings.

Consider sentence F, “The winter session of Parliament saw more political positioning than appraisal of a legislation to make instant triple talaq a criminal offence.” as the first sentence. Arrange the other sentences in a logical order.

A: The Opposition has raised three concerns: whether a civil wrong, mainly a breach of a marriage contract in an arbitrary manner, ought to be treated as a crime; whether it is not a contradiction of sorts for the law to jail a husband for pronouncing instant talaq and also mandate that he pay a subsistence allowance to the wife; and whether making it a cognizable and non-bailable offence would lead to it being misused against Muslim men.
B: Further, some see an internal contradiction in the way the law is sought to be framed.
C: The core question is whether resorting to an illegal and arbitrary form of divorce should necessarily lead to a prison term for the offending husband.
D: With the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, the best option would be to refer it to a select committee to help bring about a consensus on how to address the problem of talaq-e-biddat.
E: A three-year prison term, besides a fine, also raises the issue of proportionality.
F: The winter session of Parliament saw more political positioning than appraisaI of a legislation to make instant triple talaq a criminal offence.

Consider sentence C, “When a child comes into your life, it is as if a small stone is thrown into a pool.” as the first sentence. Arrange the other sentences in the logical order.
A: You will see ripples spread outward, touching not only your own existence but also that of your immediate family, your friends and extended family, even your community.
B: It can bring you balance and joy as you are present in the moment.
C: When a child comes into your life, it is as if a small stone is thrown into a pooI.
D: Practising yoga together during the special period of carrying your baby can bring various benefits to you, as a couple, helping you connect, deal with the changes and share responsibilities.
E: However, if you have never practised yoga before, then it isn't a good idea to begin now.
F: Birthing is a special experience for both parents.