Question

Arrange sentences A, B, C and D between sentences 1 and 6, so as to form a logical sequence of six sentences.
1. The top management should perceive the true worth of people and only then make friends.
(a) Such 'true friends' are very few and very rare.
(b) Factors such as affluence, riches, outward sophistication and conceptual abilities are not prerequisites for genuine friendship.
(c) Such people must be respected and kept close to the heart.
(d) Business realities call for developing a large circle of acquaintances and contacts; however, all of them will be motivated by their own self-interest and it would be wrong to treat them as genuine friends.
6. There is always a need for real friends to whom one can turn for balanced, unselfish advice, more so when one is caught in a dilemm(a)

• A. ABCD
• B. ADBC
• C. ACDB
• D. ACBD

Hint:

Use a pattern of rarity → contrast → clarification → positive conclusion for sequencing human relationship themes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The first line speaks of recognising people’s worth before forming friendships. This logically leads to A, which highlights how rare true friends are, reinforcing the need for discernment. Next comes D, contrasting rare true friends with the wide network of business acquaintances motivated by self-interest — showing why one should be cautious. Following that, B clarifies what does not define true friendship, debunking superficial measures such as wealth or sophistication. Finally, C concludes positively by stating that genuine friends should be cherished and respected, leading into sentence 6 that reinforces their value in critical times. Sequence: ADBC.