Direction: The sentences given in each question, when arranged in the proper sequence, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter/number. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
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A. Group decision making, however, does not necessarily fully guard against arbitrariness and anarchy, for individual capriciousness can get substituted by collusion of group members.
B. Nature itself is an intricate system of checks and balances, meant to preserve the delicate balance between various environmental factors that affect our ecology.
C. In institutions also, there is a need to have in place a system of checks and balances which inhibits the concentration of power in only some individuals.
D. When human interventions alter this delicate balance, the outcomes have been seen to be disastrous.
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- C D A B
- B C A D
- C A B D
- B D C A
Correct Option: D
B D is the key. Passage must begin with B as it introduces ‘the system of checks and balances’ telling that nature itself is their best example. A, C or D cannot begin the passage with their ‘decision making, however,’ ‘institutions also’ and ‘after this delicate balance’ respectively. D should follow B with its ‘this delicate balance,’ D’s ‘this’ refers to ‘checks and balances’ in nature introduced by B, C should follow B as C tells there is a need of the system of checks and balances in institutions also. A should follow C and conclude the passage telling that group decision making is not a foolproof method etc. Options (a) and (c): Passage wrongly begins with C in both the options whereas C should follow D, precede A with its ‘In institutions also’ etc. Option (b): Passage correctly begins with B but C wrongly follows it whereas C should follow D and so on. Except (d) other options are wrong.
