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Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. 

A. However, their population is declining nowadays due to noise pollution. 

B. It is one of the most common birds along with the other two species, the European starling, and the rock pigeon. 

C. Their constant presence outside our homes makes it easy to overlook them. 

D. House sparrows can be found in most places with and without houses (or other structures).

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SSC CGL 2024 (Tier-I) Previous Year Paper (17-Sep-2024) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

DBCA

Sentence A: "However, their population is declining nowadays due to noise pollution."

This sentence introduces a problem or issue related to house sparrows.

Sentence B: "It is one of the most common birds along with the other two species, the European starling, and the rock pigeon."

This sentence gives information about house sparrows being common and compares them to other species.

Sentence C: "Their constant presence outside our homes makes it easy to overlook them."

This sentence discusses the commonness of house sparrows, indicating how frequently people encounter them without noticing.

Sentence D: "House sparrows can be found in most places with and without houses (or other structures)."

This provides information about the habitat of house sparrows.

Correct order:

Sentence B introduces the bird's commonality.

Sentence D explains where they can be found.

Sentence C follows, elaborating on how people overlook them due to their common presence.

Sentence A concludes with the problem of their declining population.

Thus, the correct order is DBCA.

The correct answer is Option 2: DBCA.

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