Multiple choice

Directions: The sentences given in question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a number. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

  1. The facts speak for themselves so they need exposition only, not demonstration.
  2. At the present moment, it is widely recognized that India holds the balance in the world wise competition between rival ideologies.
  3. It is not, of course, only in geographical sense that India is in a key position.
  4. India's key position simply needs pointing out.

  1. 4132

  2. 3412

  3. 2341

  4. 2413
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The paragraph presents India's key position: states the thesis about India's balance in world competition (2), clarifies this is not just geographical (3), explains the facts speak for themselves (1), and concludes that the position simply needs pointing out (4). This is thesis-elaboration-conclusion structure.

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