Question

Arrange the sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
A. Trade protocols were signed, the dollar as the medium of exchange was ignored, trade was denominated in rupees and the exchange rate between the two countries was to be fixed outside the ambit of free markets.
B. A young India, some years after independence fashioning her foreign policy of nonalignment, found it prudent to stay close to the former Soviet Union.
C. Once upon a time there was a super power named Soviet Union that attracted nations apprehensive of the global aspirations of the other superpower, the U.S.A.
D. One way of doing this was to evolve a bilateral relationship in trade that could be called upon to provide a buffer against the arm-twisting by the U.S.A.

• A. CBAD
• B. BADC
• C. BCAD
• D. CBDA

Hint:

In historical-political para-jumbles, start with national stance, then present the global background, followed by concrete agreements, and end with the reasoning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The paragraph begins with B, presenting India’s foreign policy stance post-independence. Next, C describes the global context with two superpowers, highlighting the Soviet Union’s appeal. A provides a specific example of trade protocols resulting from this alignment. Finally, D explains the strategic rationale behind such protocols. Hence, the correct sequence is BCAD.