Question

A. It is sad that India has always been in a hurry to conform to the western thought, especially the American.
B. Even the smaller countries have the guts to take a firm contrarian stand if they feel the policies happen to compromise their country’s interest.
C. It’s one thing to sprout theories on liberalization, and entirely another to barter the interests of the nation in its name.
D. In this case too, while a large number of countries are yet to ratify the GATT, India has not only ratified the treaty, but is also preparing to amend the Patents Act.

• A. CABD
• B. DCAB
• C. CBDA
• D. BDCA

Hint:

In argumentative sequencing questions, start with a broad statement, follow with analytical reasoning, then show contrasting examples, and end with specific evidence to make the point stronger.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The opening sentence should introduce a critical observation about India’s behavior in relation to global influence. Sentence C is not the best opener because it jumps straight to a philosophical point without context. Sentence A — "It is sad that India has always been in a hurry to conform to the western thought, especially the American." — is the strongest starting point because it directly sets the tone and theme of the paragraph: India’s quick alignment with Western policies.
Following A, the text should provide a critical lens or warning regarding such behavior. Sentence C — "It’s one thing to sprout theories on liberalization, and entirely another to barter the interests of the nation in its name." — naturally follows because it sharpens the criticism from A and introduces the key concern about sacrificing national interest under the guise of liberalization.
Next, to balance the criticism, sentence B — "Even the smaller countries have the guts to take a firm contrarian stand if they feel the policies happen to compromise their country’s interest." — is placed here. It contrasts India’s actions with smaller nations that defend their national interest, strengthening the author’s argument.
Finally, sentence D — "In this case too, while a large number of countries are yet to ratify the GATT, India has not only ratified the treaty, but is also preparing to amend the Patents Act." — is the specific example that proves the earlier points, showing a real-life instance of India’s quick compliance compared to other nations.
Thus, the logical order is A → C → B → D, matching option (a) CABD.