SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 9

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q9

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)Bauxite is used as a main raw material for the production of aluminium.

B)Precipitation is a pre-final stage for actual production.

C)Sodium aluminate is acquired in the next step.

D)The smelting process actually extracts aluminium as a final product from its oxide.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. ACBD. 

Sentence A: This sentence introduces bauxite as the primary raw material for aluminum production.

Sentence C: This sentence follows the introduction of bauxite with the acquisition of sodium aluminate in the subsequent step of the process.

Sentence B: After acquiring sodium aluminate, this sentence mentions precipitation as a pre-final stage before actual production, providing a chronological continuation of the process.

Sentence D: Finally, after discussing the stages leading up to actual production, this sentence describes the smelting process, which extracts aluminum as the final product.