Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. India has an upbeat vision of a liberal, nonviolent, relatively pluralistic democracy with non-threatening global leadership.
B. Epics from mythologies like the Mahabharata and Ramayana are likened to classic Greek works like the Odyssey and Iliad and between 1 and 1000 AD, India was lauded as the ‘Golden Bird’ for its GDP, which was higher than China at the time.
C. Luminaries like Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore, as well as the arts of literature, music, dance, the software industry, Ayurveda, etc., generate a staggering array of soft power assets that highlight India's appeal to the world's population.
D. With Ashoka, Buddha, and Gandhi serving as the primary leaders, Indians are known for their core values of respect, harmony, and fraternity.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. ACDB.
- Sentence A introduces India's vision and aspirations as a democratic nation.
- Sentence C discusses India's cultural and soft power influence through figures like Gandhi and Tagore, as well as various cultural contributions.
- Sentence D emphasizes India's core values and the leadership examples it has provided.
- Sentence B provides historical and economic context, highlighting India's past economic prosperity and cultural achievements.
Therefore, "ACDB" is the correct order to form a coherent paragraph about India's vision, cultural influence, values, and historical context.