Question

Four sentences that are a part of paragraph are given below; the sentences may or may not be in the right order; create the sequence that forms a coherent paragraph.
1. Restitution of artefacts to original cultures could faces legal obstacles, as many Western museums are legally prohibited from disposing off their collections.
2. This is in response to countries like Nigeria, which are pressurising European museums to return their precious artefacts looted by colonisers in the past.
3. Museums in Europe today are struggling to come to terms with their colonial legacy, some taking steps to return artefacts but not wanting to lose their prized collections.
4. Legal hurdles notwithstanding, politicians and institutions in France and Germany would now like to defuse the colonial time bombs, and are now backing the return of part of their holdings.

• A. 1234
• B. 3214
• C. 3214
• D. 4321

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In order to form a coherent paragraph, the sentences must be arranged logically to ensure a natural flow of ideas. Let's analyze each sentence:

1. Sentence 3: "Museums in Europe today are struggling to come to terms with their colonial legacy, some taking steps to return artefacts but not wanting to lose their prized collections." - This sentence introduces the issue faced by European museums regarding their colonial history and sets the context for the challenges and actions they are considering.
2. Sentence 2: "This is in response to countries like Nigeria, which are pressurising European museums to return their precious artefacts looted by colonisers in the past." - This sentence provides context and explains why European museums are facing such a dilemma, referencing external pressures from countries demanding the return of artefacts.
3. Sentence 1: "Restitution of artefacts to original cultures could face legal obstacles, as many Western museums are legally prohibited from disposing of their collections." - This follows with a more specific issue, outlining the legal barriers involved in the restitution process of such artefacts.
4. Sentence 4: "Legal hurdles notwithstanding, politicians and institutions in France and Germany would now like to defuse the colonial time bombs, and are now backing the return of part of their holdings." - Concludes with a resolution to the challenges mentioned, emphasizing the current support for returning artefacts despite legal challenges.

Putting these observations together, the correct sequence that forms a coherent paragraph is:

• Sentence 3
• Sentence 2
• Sentence 1
• Sentence 4

The correct order is therefore 3214.