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. The figures given are based only on estimates. B. Registration with the employment exchanges being voluntary, not all the unemployed register their names in the exchanges. C. Though it is often repeated that there has been an alarming rise in unemployment in our country since Independence, the exact number of unemployed persons is not yet known, as no survey has been undertaken either by the Planning Commission or by the National Simple Survey (NSS), or the Central Statistical Organization (CSO) or the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI). D. The estimates only take into consideration the number of persons registered in the employment exchanges and these employment exchanges cover mainly the urban areas. E. Further, some of the registered persons are already employed, but register again to seek better employment.

  1. CADBE

  2. ADEBC

  3. CDBAE

  4. BAEDC
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A Correct answer
Explanation

C begins the sequence as it introduces the subject “magnitude of unemployment”, followed by A which explains it further. A is followed by D as “estimates” is the link that connects these 2 statements. Similarly, D is followed by B as “employment exchanges” link both the statements. This sequence is found in (1), hence it is the answer.

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