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. For the spiritually alive human being, the value of art lies in its beautiful existence, in its great mystery, in its mighty transforming and purifying power (catharsis).
B. In the service of peace and spiritual principles, art and creativeness reach their highest self-expression.
C. Art in its sublime forms and expressions gives us an opportunity of unforgettable experience, it reminds us of a different kind of reality, the origin of existence.
D. At one moment through the charming sounds of music or rhythm of ancient chants, one may be united with events going back to thousands and thousands of years ago.
E. Through art one discovers the whole universe of the human spirit, limitless spaces of human thoughts and feelings.

  1. BAEDC

  2. CEDAB

  3. ABDCE

  4. BECDA

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

Looking carefully at all the statements, B starts the sequence as it introduces the subject 'an individual can be at peace through art'. This narrows down our approach to 2 options, either (1) or (4). Out of statements A or E, A follows B as it talks of value of art for the spiritual being, which is an explanation to B. This makes (1) as the correct answer. But let's check it again to be sure. E follows A as it begins with 'through art' which explains A further. Out of D and C, C marks well off as the concluding statement as it sums up the idea. Thus, (1) is the answer