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. Among the chief sources of education available to Tagore was a quiet garden adjoining his family house.
II. It was in this garden too, that he came to understand that the principle of harmony was at work throughout the universe.
III. Here he used to spend much of his time, absorbing the peace and beauty of nature.
IV. At the same time, he formed the habit of observing and reflecting on things.
V. It was through this early contact with nature that he acquired that quality of mood which distinguished him all his life.

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

Hint:

When solving questions on logical sequencing, start with the fixed sentence, then find sentences that naturally follow each other in context. Look for transitions in thought, such as cause and effect or explanations of previous statements.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To form a logical sequence, we start with the fixed first sentence: "Among the chief sources of education available to Tagore was a quiet garden adjoining his family house" (I). - Sentence II follows logically as it explains that the garden was where Tagore came to understand the principle of harmony. - Sentence V follows naturally, describing how his early contact with nature shaped his mood and mindset. - Sentence III logically follows V, as it explains how Tagore spent much of his time in the garden absorbing the peace of nature. - Finally, Sentence IV fits in the sequence, showing that during this time, Tagore developed the habit of observing and reflecting on his surroundings. Thus, the correct sequence is: II - V - III - IV. Therefore, the correct answer is option (2).