IIMB 2000 (VA) PYQs

Rearrange the sentences to create a coherent paragraph.

A) But Krishna, who knew how to counter the weapon, instructed the whole army to drop their weapons, and hence saved them from annihilation.
B) Hearing of the great betrayal, Ashwatthama was filled with rage.
C) One arrow each for every armed Pandava soldier appeared in the sky ready to strike down.
D) Anger and impulse were characteristic of Ashwatthama.
E) He swore to take revenge on the Pandavas.
F) Unable to overcome them yet again, he invoked the Narayanastra against the Pandava army.

Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a coherent paragraph.

A-The world watched as she spoke of the devastating impact on innocent lives.
B-She ended with a fervent wish: "Let there be no third world war."
C-Maya's message resonated deeply, echoing the fears and hopes of a generation.
D-She pleaded for peace, for an end to conflict and war.
E-Her words hung in the air like a challenge, a call to action for leaders.
F-Maya stood before the United Nations, her voice trembling with emotion.

Rearrange the sentences to form a meaningful paragraph

A) Whirling dervishes, their skirts a kaleidoscope of color, spin ceaselessly in their quest for divine ecstasy.
B) This mystical practice, deeply rooted in Sufism, transcends mere performance; it's a spiritual journey towards unity with the divine.
C) As they twirl, right hands reaching skyward to receive heavenly blessings, left hands pointing earthward to distribute them.
D) Founded by the 13th-century poet Rumi, the Mevlevi Order has preserved this mesmerizing ritual for centuries.
E) The dervishes' counter-clockwise rotation mimics the movement of planets, electrons, and the very fabric of the universe itself.
F) In this trance-like state, practitioners aim to empty their minds of earthly concerns and achieve a profound connection with Allah.