Re-jumble the following sentences/parts of sentences in order to give a coherent statement/paragraph.
A. And the population growth rate was 2%, yielding a
B. Per capita growth rate of 1-1.5%. So, today’s 4.5% represents
C. More than a doubling of the old “Hindu” per capita growth rate"
D. “To begin with, today’s 4.5% translates into a per capita growth rate of about 3%,” he said. “In the pre-1980s era, the GDP growth rate was about 3-3.5%
This questions was previously asked in
SBI PO Mains (20 Jul, 2019)
Explanation:
- Option 1: BCDA
- B introduces the per capita growth, C explains it in context, D links to today's growth rate, and A gives past context.
- Option 2: ACDB
- A starts with past growth rate, C continues with "Hindu" growth rate, D updates to today's rate, and B describes the previous rate.
- Option 3: DABC
- Correct Answer. D introduces today’s growth rate, A connects to past population growth, B compares old and new growth rates, and C sums up the comparison.
- Option 4: BADC
- B starts per capita rate, A provides growth rate context, D shifts to today’s growth, and C wraps up with a comparison.
- Option 5: ABCD
- A showcases historical data, B follows with its result, C transitions to today’s context, and D provides a final comparison.
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By: Parvesh Mehta