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. Diwali, referred to as the ‘festival of lights’, ushers in the winter season with joy, shopping, presents, and a slew of new occasions and celebrations, such as Dussehra, Dhanteras, Govardhan, Bhaidooj, and Narak Chaturdashi.
B. In the spiritual world, the event symbolises ‘the triumph of light over darkness’.
C. The five-day festival of Diwali is observed during the Hindu month of Kartika as an event.
D. In India, Diwali is also known as Deepawali.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ACBD.
Sentence A introduces Diwali as the festival of lights and describes the celebrations associated with it.
Sentence C provides additional information about Diwali being a five-day festival observed during the Hindu month of Kartika.
Sentence B explains the spiritual significance of Diwali, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.
Sentence D concludes by mentioning an alternate name for Diwali used in India.
Therefore, "ACBD" is the correct order to form a coherent paragraph about Diwali.