Directions: Rearrange the following six sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the question given below them. A. Ironically, the same parents who are considered to be ignorant are thought to be very enlightened in choosing private schools over state-run ones. B. This is all the more reason why we should include them during the planning and implementation of the system. C. This is apparent at every stage from policymaking to implementation as critical decisions are made without the participation of the stakeholders, an attitude that can only be described as either arrogance or indifference. D. In reality, every parent decides which school is a good one, based on his/her own set of values, perceptions and aspirations. E. The root cause of most of the ills that plague our education system is the enormous distance that separates the power centres within the system and the schools where the action takes place. F. It is often said in defense of such an approach that poor parents are too ignorant to be partners in a meaningful dialogue.

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?