Question

Arrange sentences A, B, C, and D between sentences 1 and 6 to form a logical sequence of six sentences.
1. A market for Indian art has existed ever since the international art scene sprang to life.
A. But interest in architectural conceits is an unanticipated fallout of the Festivals of India of the '80s, which were designed to increase exports of Indian crafts.
B. Simultaneously, the Indian elite discarded their synthetic sarees and kitsch plastic furniture and a market came into being.
C. Western dealers, unhappy in a market afflicted by violent price fluctuations and unpredictable profit margins, began to look East, and found cheap antiques with irresistible appeal.
D. The fortunes of the Delhi supremos, the Jew Town dealers in Cochin and myriad others around the country were made.
6. A chain of command was established, from the local contacts to the provincial dealers and up to the big boys, who entertain the Italians and the French, cutting deals worth lakhs in warehouses worth crores.

• A. ABCD
• B. DCAB
• C. CBAD
• D. CABD

Hint:

In arranging sentences, begin with the broad context, followed by specific actions and consequences. This creates a smooth logical flow.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The sentence begins with the statement about the market for Indian art. Sentence (C) provides the context of Western dealers who, dissatisfied with their market conditions, began looking East for opportunities, which links directly with the idea of a growing market for Indian art. Sentence (B) then describes the change in the Indian elite’s tastes, which led to the creation of this market. Sentence (A) introduces the cultural context, noting that the Festivals of India were designed to increase exports, tying into the growing demand. Finally, sentence (D) explains the economic success of various dealers, completing the narrative of the art market's growth. Thus, the correct sequence is CBAD.