GATE2015 EC-3: GA-7

Question

In the following question, the first and the last sentence of the passage are in order and numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into 4 parts and numbered as 2, 3, 4, and 5. These 4 parts are not arranged in proper order. Read the sentences and arrange them in a logical sequence to make a passage and choose the correct sequence from the given options.

1. On Diwali, the family rises early in the morning.
2. The whole family, including the young and the old enjoy doing this.
3. Children let off fireworks later in the night with their friends.
4. At sunset, the lamps are lit and the family performs various rituals.
5. Father, mother, and children visit relatives and exchange gifts and sweets.
6. Houses look so pretty with lighted lamps all around.

• A. $2,5,3,4$
• B. $5,2,4,3$
• C. $3,5,4,2$
• D. $4,5,2,3$

Comments

 5 4 2 3 can also be a possibility if it was given in options.

Answer 1

1. On Diwali, the family rises early in the morning.
2. The whole family, including the young and the old enjoy doing this.
   This sentence can come only after another sentence where an action is done.
3. Children let off fireworks later in the night with their friends.
   This sentence can come only after another sentence explaining something happening in early night -- $(4)$ here.
4. At sunset, the lamps are lit and the family performs various rituals.
5. Father, mother, and children visit relatives and exchange gifts and sweets.
   Only one suitable for position $2$ and sentence $(2)$ can follow this.
6. Houses look so pretty with lighted lamps all around.

So, the correct order will be $5-2-4-3.$

Correct Option: B.