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 varna model, thus, has been the cause of misinterpretation of the realities of the caste system. B. One jati in one area may be treated as a Vaishya jati but the same jati in another area may claim a Kshatriya status. C. Caste is tied to locality but varna functions on an all India basis. D. However, to fit in jatis into the Brahmanic and the Sudra groups is easy but to fit them into the middle groups, that is, in the Kshatriya and the Vaishya groups is difficult and confusing.

  1. ABCD

  2. DBAC

  3. BDAC

  4. ACBD

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

On closely scrutinizing the statements, C forms the concluding statement as it sums up the thought of this para jumble. B follows D as B is an explanation to sentence D, thereby completing D. “Thus” in A concludes the thought expressed in D, which is explained further in C. Hence, (2) is the answer.