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. The normative principles of Hinduism have been as meticulously systematic and close as its empirical structure has been varied and amorphous.

B. Often this latter attribute (eclecticism or amorphousness) of Hinduism is emphasized without any regard for the former, which gives an imperfect and incomplete picture of Hindu culture and religion.

C. Behind the extreme degree of permissiveness and liberalism in beliefs and variety in ritual practices as admitted by Hindu canonical system, there exists a strictly logical view of phenomena in terms of which the principles of order and change, being and becoming, creation and destruction, hedonistic utilitarianism and spiritual transcendence can be meaningfully explained.

D. Implicit in this system of logic and metaphysics is a theory of society and culture which admits little confusion and has been formulated with extraordinary clarity.

  1. CBAD

  2. CDAB

  3. ABCD

  4. ADBC
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Out of A and C, A begins the sequence as it introduces the subject - ‘normative principles of Hindusim’. 'This latter attribute' in B refers to 'eclecticism or amorphousness' in A, thus, giving AB link. 'This system of logic' in D refers to ‘logical view’ in C, thus, D follows C. Hence, (3) is the answer. 

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