Direction: 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. The olive tree grows slowly yet lives a long time.

B. The normal lifespan of an olive tree is 300-400 years, but olive trees as ancient as 3000 years have been discovered.

C. The olive is a well-known Mediterranean-native evergreen tree whose fruit and oil are used in cuisine and cooking.

D. As a result, the olive tree is known as the 'immortal tree' in mythology and botany.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 19 Jul 2023 Shift 4)

Answer 1

The correct answer is "CABD."

Key Points

The paragraph discusses the olive tree, its slow growth, long lifespan, and culinary uses. So the first sentence must be C.
The olive tree is known as the "immortal tree" due to its longevity. So, A follows C.
The normal lifespan of an olive tree is 300-400 years, but some have been found to be as ancient as 3000 years. So B follows A.
The paragraph follows a logical progression, starting with a description of the olive tree and ending with its mythological significance. So the last sentence must be D.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 2.

Additional Information

Let us discuss other options:
- Option 1 (CDAB) starts with a description of the olive tree but then jumps to its mythological significance before discussing its lifespan and culinary uses.
- Option 3 (DBCA) starts with the olive tree's lifespan but then jumps to its culinary uses before discussing its growth and mythological significance.
- Option 4 (ABCD) follows the same progression as the correct answer but with a different sentence order.