Given below are six sentences A-F, of which A and F are static and B-E have been jumbled. Pick the option that gives the correct order of the jumbled sentences.
A. Timothy, the tiger cub was discovered by Grandfather in the Terai jungle near Dehra.
B. Grandfather picked him and brought him home.
C. One day when Grandfather was strolling in the jungle, he spotted a little tiger about 18 inches long.
D. The tiger cub was named Timothy by Grandfather and initially brought up entirely on milk.
E. The frightened animal was hiding among the intricate roots of a banyan tree.
F. Later, he was put on a diet of raw mutton and cod liver oil.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ACEBDF
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A introduces Timothy, the tiger cub, discovered by Grandfather in the Terai jungle. This sets the stage for the story.
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C follows up by detailing the initial encounter when Grandfather spotted the cub while strolling in the jungle, giving context to the discovery.
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E describes the cub's condition at the time it was found, hiding among the roots, adding detail to the initial discovery.
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B explains the next step where Grandfather picked up the cub and brought it home, progressing the story to the cub's new environment.
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D provides information about how the cub was initially cared for once it was home, including its diet and name.
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F concludes with the details about the diet changes made for the cub later on, completing the narrative about its care.
Thus, the correct order is ACEBDF.