Parajumble Practice from The Hindu Bank Exam English 2025

📚 Parajumble MCQ Practice from The Hindu Editorials

Test your English reasoning skills with these parajumble questions, curated from recent editorials. Perfect for SBI PO, IBPS, and SSC exams!

🧩 1. U.S. Student Visa Policy – Trump Administration

• A. The Trump administration’s nominee to head the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has vowed to end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, which allows students to work after graduation
• B. The recent squeeze on U.S. student visas, including extended vetting and fixed-tenure visas, reflects a broader ideological shift within the administration.
• C. These policy changes have already impacted Indian students, with reports of rescinded PhD admissions and increased scrutiny of university rankings.
• D. The decline in visa issuance and the exit of pro-immigration tech leaders from the Trump team signal a deeper right-wing dominance in policymaking.
• E. Ending OPT and limiting visa durations could disincentivize international students from choosing the U.S. as a study destination.

A) A – B – D – C – E B) B – A – E – C – D C) C – B – A – E – D D) B – E – A – D – C

💡Explanation:

• B introduces the context—U.S. tightening visa norms.
• A gives a policy example: ending OPT.
• E explains how that will affect international students.
• C adds real-life effects, especially for Indians.
• D closes with political implications of the shift.

🌍 2. India’s Five-Nation Tour – Global South Outreach

• A. India promoted low-cost solutions like the CDRI.
• B. PM Modi’s tour reflects India’s Global South focus.
• C. The visit spanned Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.
• D. The trip emphasized historical ties and shared colonial pasts.
• E. Speeches to the diaspora showcased India’s soft power.

A) C – B – E – D – A B) B – C – D – E – A C) B – C – A – D – E D) A – B – C – D – E

💡Explanation:

• B introduces the theme: India’s diplomatic intent.
• C details the countries and focus areas.
• D adds historical and ideological context.
• E highlights soft power and diaspora outreach.
• A concludes with India’s global solutions pitch.