Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

(A) Coming as it does on the eve of his long awaited visit to the embattled state, the announcement will help to dispel the notion that the UPA has in some way squandered the legacy of dialogue and confidence building left behind by the NDA. (B) This will give a huge boost to both the now stalled official talks with the All Parties Hurriyat Conference and the ongoing composite dialogue process with Pakistan. (C) The Manmohan Singh government has decided to reduce the level of troops deployed in J&K. (D) The precise nature of the force reduction is still not known but the warm response from Islamabad and the separatist conglomerate suggests that the PM has struck a key political chord with this conciliatory gesture.

  1. CBDA

  2. CDBA

  3. BCAD

  4. ABCD
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Statement B speaks of something which would give a boost to official talks with Pakistan. This indicates that the previous statement should talk of this move. Now, this move has been given in statement C. So, the direct and the easiest link is C → B. Only one option has this link. Therefore, answer is (1).

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