Question

Directions: There are five sentences marked as I, II, III, IV and V. The position of I is fixed as the first sentence of the passage. Choose one of the four alternatives given below as the most logical sequence of the sentences in the passage.
I.For thousands of years, Indians have believed that man is different from his fellow animals because of his ability to make tools.
II.In modern India, people still place garlands on the machines of their different trades hoping for an auspicious response.
III.They have also developed a tradition of worshipping and honouring the tools and implements they use in agriculture and business.
IV.By honouring their implements they honour human ingenuity.
V.Weapon worship originated with warriors honouring their weapons, the tools of their trade.

• A. IV, V, II, III
• B. III, IV, V, II
• C. V, II, III, IV
• D. II, III, IV, V

Hint:

- When determining the correct sequence, identify how each sentence builds upon the ideas introduced in previous sentences. - Look for connections between traditions, examples, and explanations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Sentence Order
In this passage, I is fixed as the first sentence, so we start with it. It introduces the belief that man is different from animals because of his ability to make tools. Step 2: Analyzing the Next Logical Sentence
III follows logically after I because it elaborates on the tradition of worshipping tools and implements, which ties directly to the idea of humans’ unique ability to make tools introduced in I. This makes III the next logical sentence. Step 3: Following up with the Next Sentence
IV comes next because it further explains why tools and implements are honoured in India — they represent human ingenuity. It builds upon III, which discusses the tradition of worshipping tools. Therefore, IV should follow III. Step 4: The Final Sentence
V is the next logical sentence as it provides a historical example of how weapon worship originated with warriors honouring their weapons, which are tools of their trade. This complements the general discussion of honouring tools. Step 5: Conclusion
Finally, II should come last. It gives a modern example of people still honouring tools in India by placing garlands on machines, providing a contemporary view of the tradition discussed earlier in the passage. Thus, the most logical sequence is:
(2) III, IV, V, II