SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 10

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q10

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.Because of the region's scorching heat and aridity, a considerable amount of water evaporates.

B.As a result, the salt and other minerals become increasingly concentrated.

C.It is then unable to exit the lake and is forced to evaporate.

D.The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water on the planet, with about ten times the salt content of typical saltwater.

E.This is because water flows into the Dead Sea from a single primary tributary, the Jordan River.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. DECAB. 

D: This sentence introduces the main subject of the paragraph, which is the Dead Sea and its high salt content. It provides the reader with important background information.

E: Following the introduction of the Dead Sea's saltiness, this sentence explains the reason behind it. It establishes the connection between the Dead Sea's high salinity and the Jordan River's water inflow.

C: This sentence explains what happens to the water once it enters the Dead Sea. It highlights the unique geographical and climatic conditions that contribute to the Dead Sea's characteristics.

A: This sentence further explains why the Dead Sea water evaporates, tying it back to the region's climatic conditions. It elaborates on the process mentioned in the previous sentence.

B: Finally, this sentence concludes the paragraph by explaining the consequence of the evaporation process. It connects to the main idea introduced in the first sentence about the Dead Sea's high salt content.