Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, five 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. A variety of measures will have to be introduced to put the family planning campaign back on its feet.

B. For this, the programme has to look inwards and treat itself as a development input in its own right.

C. In fact, development is the best method of controlling population growth, though the reverse is also true that high population growth is a sure recipe for slow, if not negative development.

D. Family planning needs to be salvaged from the morass into which it has drifted.

E. Legal measures may help, but what is urgently required is social awareness and involvement to create responsible parenthood.

  1. DBCAE

  2. ABDCE

  3. DECAB

  4. AEDCB
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Out of D and A, D initiates the sequence as it introduces the subject 'Family planning needs to be salvaged'. 'For this' in B refers to the subject in D, thus, we have DB link. Similarly, 'Legal measures' in E refers to 'variety of measures' in A, thus, E follows A. This sequence is found in (1), which is the answer.

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