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) There is an underlying assumption that getting a U.S. patent is something similar to winning a gold medal in Olympics, which is not the case.
(B) The news item 'NGRI bags U.S. patent for equipment design' raises some very interesting questions.
(C) These days there are complaints about the quality of patents being granted by the USPTO.
(D) There seems to be a false impression that USPTO is very competent and a thorough examination is done of the patent specification before getting a patent.

  1. DCAB

  2. ADBC

  3. ABCD

  4. BADC

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Foreign patenting is the highlight of this para jumble. So, it begins with the news item in statement B. Out of all the statements left, it is only A that goes with statement B. Complaints in statement C follows the thorough examination done by USPTO in statement D. All this is met in option (4). Hence, it is the required answer.