Question

Arrange the following in correct order
(A) It saw the arrest of some major politicians for corruption and as usual saw self-serving coalitions between political parties.
(B) In short, it had enough for Khushwant Singh to give his opinion on a range of topics.
(C) It also saw some sex-scandals as well as deaths of a few famous people.
(D) The year 2009 saw the national elections as well as elections to a few state assemblies.

• A. D, A, C, B
• B. B, A, D, C
• C. C, B, D, A
• D. A, B, C, D

Hint:

Look for words like "also" and "In short." "In short" is a classic marker for a concluding sentence, whereas a specific date or year (like 2009) is a classic marker for an opening sentence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Logical paragraph construction starts with a general introduction (defining the subject/time), followed by specific details, and ending with a summary.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
1. Opening Statement: (D) "The year 2009 saw..." introduces the subject (the specific year) and the primary events (elections).
2. First set of details: (A) "It saw the arrest of..." provides the next set of events related to politics in that same year.
3. Further details: (C) "It also saw..." uses the transitional word "also" to list additional, non-political events like scandals and deaths.
4. Summary Statement: (B) "In short, it had enough..." utilizes the concluding phrase "In short" to wrap up the narrative by mentioning the commentator Khushwant Singh.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The most coherent order is D-A-C-B.