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. It does not support egalitarianism. B. It approves social and economic inequality and accepts hierarchical structure. C. Against this, religions like Islam are egalitarian in theory. D. Others like Buddhism restrict equality to the moral and ethical spheres of life.

E. Hinduism arose and evolved in a period when inequality was a fact of life and the social function of the religion was not to change this but to try and ameliorate the reality for those who found it harsh and abrasive.

  1. ABEDC

  2. BADCE

  3. EDBAC

  4. ABCDE
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Let us look for links. On close scrutiny, B explains A (It does not support egalitarianism or equality but apporves inequality). C explains B (other religions like islam promote egalitarianism) D must follow C as 'others' in D refer to 'religions' in C. Thus, we have ABCD link. 'Against this' in C gives a contradictory idea to the concepts of Hinduism in AB link, hence, CD follows AB. This link is in (4), thus, it is the answer.

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