Multiple choice

Directions: Reaarange the given sentences in a coherent sequence.

A. The individual now does not wish to subdue or abnegate but mostly to aggrandize himself, and hence is placed in unending competition with others.

B. They create an environment in which peace becomes the first casualty, which otherwise could have been an easy fruit of modern science along with opulence and leisure.

C. Whereas in ancient societies, higher personal fulfillment consisted of achieving a position of transcendence such as 'an existence of fame' (yasassarira) through heroism or martyrdom, in modern times, fulfillment resides in the achievement of material power which is regarded as synonymous with immortality.

D. Individualism, presentism and agonism are intrinsically promoters of conflict.

  1. DBCA

  2. ACBD

  3. BACD

  4. ABCD
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Looking carefully at all the statements, D initiates the sequence as it introduces the subject - 'promoters of conflict'. 'They' in B refers to the promoters in D. This gives us DB link, thus, (1) is the answer. Just to be sure about CA link, 'now' in A is a link to 'modern times' in C, therefore, A follows C. Hence, (1) is the answer.

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