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 and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the answer sheet. S1: The equatorial zone is generally an area of abundant precipitation (over 200 centimetres annually). S6: It is to be noted that a larger part of the precipitation in this region. falls as heavy intermittent convective showers accompanied by thunder and lightning. P: The ascending air currents become intensified locally in the tropical storms that produce abundant precipitation in the Caribbean, the southwest Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the China Sea. Q: Over the land areas, most of the precipitation occurs from the thunderstorms that are very frequent and active in the equatorial regions. R: This high level of precipitation is due to the equatorial belt's high temperature, high humidity and highly unstable air. S: The trade winds from both the hemispheres converge and give rise to a general upward motion of air.
RSPQ
Understanding Paragraph Jumbling: Equatorial Precipitation
This question asks us to arrange four jumbled sentences (P, Q, R, and S) into a coherent passage, given the first (S1) and the last (S6) sentences. The topic revolves around the abundance of precipitation in the equatorial zone.
Let's look at the sentences:
- S1: The equatorial zone is generally an area of abundant precipitation (over 200 centimetres annually).
- S6: It is to be noted that a larger part of the precipitation in this region. falls as heavy intermittent convective showers accompanied by thunder and lightning.
- P: The ascending air currents become intensified locally in the tropical storms that produce abundant precipitation in the Caribbean, the southwest Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the China Sea.
- Q: Over the land areas, most of the precipitation occurs from the thunderstorms that are very frequent and active in the equatorial regions.
- R: This high level of precipitation is due to the equatorial belt's high temperature, high humidity and highly unstable air.
- S: The trade winds from both the hemispheres converge and give rise to a general upward motion of air.
Step-by-Step Analysis for Sequencing
We start with S1, which states that the equatorial zone has abundant precipitation. We need to find the sentence that logically follows this introduction, likely explaining *why* there is abundant precipitation.
- S1 introduces the fact of high precipitation.
- Sentence R states that "This high level of precipitation is due to..." This directly links to and explains S1. So, R should come immediately after S1. The sequence starts S1 -> R.
- Now we have R explaining the *conditions* (high temp, humidity, unstable air) causing high precipitation. What happens because of these conditions? Sentence S mentions that "The trade winds from both the hemispheres converge and give rise to a general upward motion of air." Unstable air (from R) combined with converging trade winds leads to upward motion (S). This upward motion is the mechanism that causes precipitation. S logically follows R. The sequence is S1 -> R -> S.
- We now have explained the cause (R) and the mechanism (S). Sentences P and Q describe *where* or *how* this precipitation manifests.
- Sentence P talks about "intensified locally in tropical storms that produce abundant precipitation" in specific ocean regions. This describes a specific, intense type of precipitation event resulting from upward air currents.
- Sentence Q talks about precipitation over "land areas" occurring from "thunderstorms that are very frequent and active in the equatorial regions." This describes another common type of precipitation event in the region, specifically over land.
- Both P and Q describe types of precipitation driven by upward air motion. S describes the general upward motion. It seems logical to describe the mechanism (S) first, then provide examples of where/how this causes precipitation (P and Q).
- Let's consider the flow RSPQ: S1 (Abundant precip) -> R (Why: conditions) -> S (How: upward motion) -> P (Specific type/location: intensified storms over oceans) -> Q (Another specific type/location: thunderstorms over land) -> S6 (Characteristics of the precipitation). This sequence follows a logical progression from a general statement to its cause, mechanism, specific examples, and finally, the nature of the precipitation.
Evaluating the Sequence RSPQ
- S1: Sets the topic - abundant precipitation in the equatorial zone.
- R: Explains the reason for this abundance - high temperature, humidity, and unstable air. (Connects well to S1)
- S: Describes a key mechanism arising from these conditions (and trade winds) - general upward motion of air. (Connects well to R's unstable air)
- P: Gives a specific, intensified consequence of upward motion - tropical storms in specific ocean areas. (A type of abundant precipitation)
- Q: Gives another specific consequence - thunderstorms over land areas in the region. (Another type of abundant precipitation)
- S6: Describes the typical form of precipitation in the region - heavy intermittent convective showers (consistent with thunderstorms and tropical storms). (Summarises the nature of the precipitation described in P and Q)
The sequence RSPQ creates a clear and logical flow of information about equatorial precipitation.
Final Arrangement
The correct sequence of sentences is R, S, P, Q.
| Sentence | Role in the Passage |
|---|---|
| S1 | Introduction: States the main point (abundant precipitation). |
| R | Explanation: Provides the reason for the abundant precipitation (conditions). |
| S | Mechanism: Describes the process leading to precipitation (upward air motion). |
| P | Example 1: Describes intensified precipitation in specific oceanic locations (tropical storms). |
| Q | Example 2: Describes common precipitation over land (thunderstorms). |
| S6 | Conclusion/Detail: Describes the typical nature of the precipitation (convective showers). |
Revision Table: Key Learnings
| Concept | Importance | Application in this Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Topic Sentence (S1) | Introduces the main subject. | S1 introduces abundant equatorial precipitation. |
| Logical Flow | Ensuring sentences follow each other meaningfully (Cause-Effect, General-Specific). | The flow S1 -> Cause (R) -> Mechanism (S) -> Examples (P, Q) -> Characteristic (S6) creates a logical sequence. |
| Transition Words/Phrases | Help connect ideas between sentences (e.g., "This high level..."). | "This high level of precipitation" in R directly links it to S1. |
Additional Information: Equatorial Climate & Precipitation
The equatorial climate zone, typically found between \(5^\circ\) North and \(5^\circ\) South latitude, is characterized by consistently high temperatures and humidity throughout the year. This creates unstable atmospheric conditions.
- Convection: High temperatures cause air to heat up and rise. Humid air is less dense and rises more easily. As this moist air rises, it cools, and the water vapor condenses, forming clouds and leading to precipitation. This process is called convection.
- Trade Wind Convergence: The trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres converge near the equator in a zone known as the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ). This convergence forces the air to rise, enhancing convection and contributing significantly to the high precipitation in the equatorial belt.
- Thunderstorms and Tropical Storms: The intense convection and upward air motion lead to the formation of towering cumulonimbus clouds, resulting in frequent and heavy thunderstorms, especially over land. Over warm ocean waters, this process can intensify into tropical storms and hurricanes/typhoons, which are systems of rotating thunderstorms.
The abundant precipitation in the equatorial zone supports dense tropical rainforests, which are key ecosystems for global biodiversity and climate regulation.
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Important Questions from Para Jumbles
Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
P : cricket is a religion in India and
Q : most of the other sports suffer
R : due to the extra importance given to cricket as a game
S : it is known to all
Proper order is
A. PQSR
B. PSQR
C. QSPR
D. SPRQ
Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
P : is mostly produced in rural farms
Q : India is a leading producer of
R : milk is the most important of them and
S : dairy products by volume
Proper order is
A. SRPQ
B. QSPR
C. QPSR
D. QSRP
Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
P: mostly decided by the market conditions
Q: Sometimes, a United States dollar is worth only 12 pesos in Mexico
R: the rates of exchange between them vary from time to time
S: and some other time it can be 100 pesos
Proper order is -
A. PRSQ
B. QPRS
C. QSRP
D. QSPR
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A. Anush was very afraid of stray dogs.
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C. One evening, when a street dog barked at him, Anush turned and started running.
D. The dog ran after him barking loudly and fiercely.
Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. In arid regions it may form an almost erect shrub.
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C. Small greenish flowers, in clusters, precede the fruit, which varies in colour from almost black to green, red and amber.
D. The edible leaves are alternate, palmately lobed and always tooth-edged.
