Question

Arrange the sentences A, B, C and D to form a logical sequence between sentences 1 and 6.
1. Picture a termite colony, occupying a tall mud hump on an African plain.
A. Hungry predators often invade the colony and unsettle the balance.
B. The colony flourishes only if the proportion of soldiers to workers remains roughly the same so that the queen and workers can be protected by the soldiers and the queen and soldiers can be serviced by the workers.
C. But its fortunes are presently restored, because the immobile queen, walled in well below ground level, lays eggs not only in large enough numbers, but also in the varying proportions required.
D. The hump is alive with worker termites and soldier termites going about their distinct kinds of business.
6. How can we account for her mysterious ability to respond like this to events on the distant surface?

• A. BADC
• B. DBAC
• C. ADCB
• D. BDCA

Hint:

Look for the option that introduces the setting first, followed by explanations of the balance in the colony and its restoration.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Correct Answer is (1) because it logically sets the scene by describing the termite colony, and then goes into its vulnerability and the actions of the predators, followed by the restoration of the colony's fortunes.