Given below are six sentences of a paragraph. Sentence A is the beginning whereas sentence F is the last sentence of the para. The middle four sentences are jumbled up. Select the option that gives their correct order forming a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. The month was January.
B. On the first morning of the festival the mejhi would be set alight invoking the blessings of Agni, the god of fire.
C. There would be much feasting and merriment during the festival.
D. Each household would build a mejhi - a pile of firewood stacked neatly together in their backyard.
E. The Bihu festival was fast approaching.
F. “Let’s build a champion mejhi this year.” Ricky suggested a few days before the festival.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. ECDB.
The arrangement E, C, D, B is correct for the following reasons:
E- Introduces the event that provides the context for the paragraph, setting the stage for what follows.
C- Describes the general atmosphere and activities of the festival, giving a sense of what the festival entails beyond just the rituals.
D- Provides specific details about a traditional activity associated with the festival, explaining what people do in preparation.
B- Concludes with the ritual action that involves the mejhi, detailing how it fits into the festival’s practices.