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Sentence Arrangement Question Bank for C-CAT

Topic-wise Sentence Arrangement MCQs for CDAC C-CAT preparation with answers and explanations.

Q1.
Arrange in correct order:

P: He is known for his scientific discoveries.
Q: Albert Einstein was born in Germany.
R: Later, he moved to the United States.
S: He won the Nobel Prize in Physics.
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BQPRS
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Correct Answer: B - QPRS

Logical order: Born (Q) -> Known for discoveries (P) -> Won Nobel (R) -> Moved to US (S).

Q2.
Arrange in correct order:

P: The water then evaporates.
Q: Water vapor forms clouds.
R: Rain falls from the clouds.
S: The sun heats the water.
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Correct Answer: C - SPQR

Water cycle: Sun heats (S) -> Evaporates (P) -> Forms clouds (Q) -> Rain falls (R).

Q3.
Arrange in correct order:

P: Finally, the butterfly emerges.
Q: A caterpillar hatches from the egg.
R: A butterfly lays eggs.
S: The caterpillar forms a cocoon.
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Correct Answer: D - RQSP

Butterfly lifecycle: Eggs (R) -> Caterpillar (Q) -> Cocoon (S) -> Butterfly (P).

Q4.
Arrange in correct order:

P: Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Q: Preheat the oven to 180°C.
R: Pour the batter into a pan.
S: Bake for 30 minutes.
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Correct Answer: D - QPRS

Baking order: Preheat (Q) -> Mix (P) -> Pour (R) -> Bake (S).

Q5.
Arrange in correct order:

P: I missed the bus.
Q: I woke up late this morning.
R: I had to walk to school.
S: My alarm did not ring.
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Correct Answer: C - SQPR

Cause-effect: Alarm (S) -> Woke late (Q) -> Missed bus (P) -> Walked (R).

Q6.
Arrange in correct order:

P: He became a successful businessman.
Q: He started with a small shop.
R: Ratan Tata studied in the US.
S: He returned to India after education.
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BRSQP
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Correct Answer: B - RSQP

Chronological: Studied (R) -> Returned (S) -> Small shop (Q) -> Successful (P).

Q7.
Arrange in correct order:

P: Add sugar and stir well.
Q: Boil milk in a pan.
R: Serve hot or cold.
S: Add tea leaves and let it steep.
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Correct Answer: B - QSPR

Tea making: Boil milk (Q) -> Tea leaves (S) -> Sugar (P) -> Serve (R).

Q8.
Arrange in correct order:

P: The interview went well.
Q: I received a job offer.
R: I applied for a job online.
S: I was called for an interview.
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Correct Answer: D - RSPQ

Job process: Applied (R) -> Called (S) -> Interview (P) -> Offer (Q).

Q9.
Arrange: (P) of the country (Q) the economic growth (R) depends largely (S) on its natural resources
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Correct Answer: C - QRSP

The economic growth depends largely on its natural resources of the country.

Q10.
Arrange: (P) has become (Q) social media (R) an integral part (S) of modern communication
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Correct Answer: C - QPRS

Social media has become an integral part of modern communication.

Q11.
Arrange: (P) in the field (Q) her contributions (R) of science (S) were remarkable
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Correct Answer: A - QSPR

Her contributions were remarkable in the field of science.

Q12.
Arrange: (P) to the success (Q) hard work and dedication (R) are the keys (S) of any project
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Correct Answer: C - QRPS

Hard work and dedication are the keys to the success of any project.

Q13.
Arrange: (P) of the pollution (Q) the government (R) took several measures (S) to reduce the level
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Correct Answer: B - QRSP

The government took several measures to reduce the level of the pollution.

Q14.
Arrange: (P) is a major cause (Q) lack of exercise (R) of obesity (S) among young people
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Correct Answer: B - QPRS

Lack of exercise is a major cause of obesity among young people.

Q15.
Arrange: (P) the art of (Q) communication is (R) expressing ideas (S) effectively
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Correct Answer: C - QPRS

Communication is the art of expressing ideas effectively.

Q16.
Arrange: (P) in today's world (Q) technology plays (R) a crucial role (S) in every aspect of life
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Correct Answer: A - QRSP

Technology plays a crucial role in every aspect of life in today's world.

Q17.
Arrange: (P) was founded (Q) the United Nations (R) in 1945 (S) to promote international peace
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Correct Answer: A - QPRS

The United Nations was founded in 1945 to promote international peace.

Q18.
Arrange: (P) with great enthusiasm (Q) the students (R) participated (S) in the science fair
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Correct Answer: C - QRSP

The students participated in the science fair with great enthusiasm.

Q19.
Arrange: (P) a balanced diet (Q) for maintaining (R) is essential (S) good health
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BPRSQ
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Correct Answer: C - PRQS

A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.

Q20.
Arrange: (P) the ancient civilization (Q) made significant (R) contributions (S) to mathematics
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Correct Answer: D - PQRS

The ancient civilization made significant contributions to mathematics.

Q21.
Arrange: (P) should be aware (Q) every citizen (R) of their rights (S) and responsibilities
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Correct Answer: D - QPRS

Every citizen should be aware of their rights and responsibilities.

Q22.
Arrange: (P) during the monsoon (Q) the river (R) overflows its banks (S) every year
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Correct Answer: D - QRPS

The river overflows its banks during the monsoon every year.

Q23.
Arrange: (P) the key to success (Q) lies in (R) consistent effort (S) and perseverance
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Correct Answer: D - PQRS

The key to success lies in consistent effort and perseverance.

Q24.
Arrange: (P) was awarded (Q) the Nobel Prize (R) to the scientist (S) for her groundbreaking research
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Correct Answer: B - QPRS

The Nobel Prize was awarded to the scientist for her groundbreaking research.

Q25.
Arrange: (P) played a vital role (Q) in shaping (R) the education system (S) modern India
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Correct Answer: C - RPQS

The education system played a vital role in shaping modern India.

Q26.
Arrange: (P) with the rise (Q) of artificial intelligence (R) many industries (S) are being transformed
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Correct Answer: A - PQRS

With the rise of artificial intelligence many industries are being transformed.

Q27.
Arrange: (P) regular exercise (Q) not only improves (R) physical health (S) but also mental well-being
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Correct Answer: D - PQRS

Regular exercise not only improves physical health but also mental well-being.

Q28.
Arrange: (P) the invention (Q) of the wheel (R) revolutionized (S) human transportation
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Correct Answer: A - PQRS

The invention of the wheel revolutionized human transportation.

Q29.
Arrange: (P) in the 21st century (Q) climate change (R) is one of (S) the biggest challenges
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Correct Answer: B - QRSP

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges in the 21st century.

Q30.
Arrange: (P) water conservation (Q) is crucial (R) for ensuring (S) sustainable development
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Correct Answer: A - PQRS

Water conservation is crucial for ensuring sustainable development.

Q31.
Arrange: (P) despite facing (Q) numerous obstacles (R) she achieved (S) remarkable success
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Correct Answer: B - PQRS

Despite facing numerous obstacles she achieved remarkable success.

Q32.
Arrange: (P) the importance (Q) of digital literacy (R) cannot be overstated (S) in modern education
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Correct Answer: A - PQRS

The importance of digital literacy cannot be overstated in modern education.

Q33.
Arrange: (P) renewable energy sources (Q) are gradually replacing (R) fossil fuels (S) across the globe
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Correct Answer: B - PQRS

Renewable energy sources are gradually replacing fossil fuels across the globe.

Q34.
Arrange: (P) the rapid advancement (Q) in medical science (R) has increased (S) life expectancy significantly
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Correct Answer: A - PQRS

The rapid advancement in medical science has increased life expectancy significantly.

Q35.
Arrange: (P) early childhood education (Q) lays the foundation (R) for lifelong (S) learning and development
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Correct Answer: D - PQRS

Early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning and development.

Q36.
Arrange: (P) the discovery (Q) of penicillin (R) transformed (S) the field of medicine
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Correct Answer: B - PQRS

The discovery of penicillin transformed the field of medicine.

Q37.
Arrange: (P) space exploration (Q) continues to expand (R) our understanding (S) of the universe
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Correct Answer: A - PQRS

Space exploration continues to expand our understanding of the universe.

Q38.
Arrange: (P) financial planning (Q) from an early age (R) ensures a (S) secure future
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Correct Answer: D - PQRS

Financial planning from an early age ensures a secure future.

Q39.
Arrange: (P) the government's initiative (Q) to promote (R) digital payments (S) has gained momentum
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CRSPQ
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Correct Answer: D - PQRS

The government's initiative to promote digital payments has gained momentum.

Q40.
Arrange: (P) teamwork and collaboration (Q) are essential (R) for achieving (S) organizational goals
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Correct Answer: B - PQRS

Teamwork and collaboration are essential for achieving organizational goals.

Q41.
Arrange: (P) global warming (Q) is causing (R) unprecedented changes (S) in weather patterns
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Correct Answer: C - PQRS

Global warming is causing unprecedented changes in weather patterns.

Q42.
Arrange: (P) the museum houses (Q) an impressive collection (R) of ancient artifacts (S) from various civilizations
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Correct Answer: C - PQRS

The museum houses an impressive collection of ancient artifacts from various civilizations.

Q43.
Arrange: (P) public transportation (Q) reduces traffic congestion (R) and lowers (S) carbon emissions
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Correct Answer: D - PQRS

Public transportation reduces traffic congestion and lowers carbon emissions.

Q44.
Arrange: (P) continuous learning (Q) is the hallmark (R) of a successful (S) professional career
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Correct Answer: A - PQRS

Continuous learning is the hallmark of a successful professional career.

Q45.
Arrange: (P) the internet has (Q) revolutionized the way (R) people access (S) information globally
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Correct Answer: B - PQRS

The internet has revolutionized the way people access information globally.

Q46.
Arrange: (P) mental health awareness (Q) has increased significantly (R) in recent years (S) due to advocacy efforts
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Correct Answer: A - PQRS

Mental health awareness has increased significantly in recent years due to advocacy efforts.

Q47.
Arrange: (P) effective time management (Q) leads to (R) higher productivity (S) and reduced stress
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Correct Answer: C - PQRS

Effective time management leads to higher productivity and reduced stress.

Q48.
Arrange: (P) scientific research (Q) requires patience (R) rigorous methodology (S) and critical thinking
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Correct Answer: A - PQRS

Scientific research requires patience rigorous methodology and critical thinking.

Q49.
Arrange: (P) the shift towards (Q) remote working (R) has permanently changed (S) workplace dynamics
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Correct Answer: A - PQRS

The shift towards remote working has permanently changed workplace dynamics.

Q50.
Arrange: (P) biodiversity loss (Q) threatens the stability (R) of ecosystems (S) around the world
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Correct Answer: B - PQRS

Biodiversity loss threatens the stability of ecosystems around the world.

Q51.
Arrange: P-Therefore, validation is essential. Q-Models can perform well on training data. R-But they may fail on unseen data. S-This failure is called overfitting.
AQ R S P
BR Q P S
CP Q R S
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Correct Answer: A - Q R S P

The logical flow is training performance, unseen-data failure, name of failure, conclusion.

Q52.
Arrange: P-First identify the claim. Q-Then check the evidence. R-Finally test the conclusion. S-A critical reader follows a sequence.
AS P Q R
BP S Q R
CS Q P R
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Correct Answer: A - S P Q R

The general sentence introduces the sequence, followed by first, then, finally.

Q53.
Arrange: P-It stores frequently used data. Q-Cache memory sits close to the CPU. R-This reduces average access time. S-Main memory is slower than cache.
AQ S P R
BS R Q P
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Correct Answer: A - Q S P R

Introduce cache location, contrast with main memory, explain storage, then result.

Q54.
Arrange: P-The result was a delay. Q-The server received too many requests. R-Some requests were queued. S-Others timed out.
AQ R S P
BP Q R S
CR S Q P
DQ P R S
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Correct Answer: A - Q R S P

Cause comes first, then two consequences, then summary result.

Q55.
Arrange: P-However, it requires careful interpretation. Q-Data can reveal useful patterns. R-A pattern may be accidental. S-So context matters.
AQ P R S
BP Q R S
CR S Q P
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Correct Answer: A - Q P R S

The idea starts with the benefit of data, then limitation, example, and conclusion.

Q56.
Arrange: P-It is not a substitute for practice. Q-A formula can save time. R-But only when the concept is understood. S-Otherwise it becomes a shortcut to errors.
AQ R S P
BP Q R S
CQ P R S
DR Q S P
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Correct Answer: A - Q R S P

The sequence moves from advantage to condition, risk, and final caution.

Q57.
Arrange: P-The final step is evaluation. Q-Planning begins with defining the target. R-Execution follows planning. S-Feedback improves the next cycle.
AQ R P S
BP Q R S
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Correct Answer: A - Q R P S

A process begins with target definition, then execution, then evaluation, then feedback.

Q58.
Arrange: P-This is why revision is spaced. Q-Memory weakens without recall. R-Each recall strengthens retrieval. S-Cramming gives only short-term familiarity.
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CQ S R P
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Correct Answer: C - Q S R P

State memory issue, contrast cramming, explain recall, then conclude about spaced revision.

Q59.
Arrange: P-The assumption is hidden. Q-Arguments often depend on unstated beliefs. R-If the assumption is false, the conclusion weakens. S-Therefore, assumption questions test reasoning depth.
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BP Q R S
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Correct Answer: A - Q P R S

Start with the general point, identify the hidden assumption, explain effect, conclude.

Q60.
Arrange: P-The answer should match the passage, not outside knowledge. Q-Inference questions ask what follows logically. R-An option may be true in real life but unsupported. S-Such an option must be rejected.
AQ P R S
BP Q R S
CR S Q P
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Correct Answer: A - Q P R S

Define inference questions, state rule, give trap, and conclude.

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