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. People come from divergent families, nations, faiths, political structures and ethnicities.
b. Their beliefs constitute distinct moral frameworks.
c. Respect for these ideals or for human dignity will define society’s functioning.
d. Respect and compromise are essential components of human dignity among the diverse members of any community.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. badc.
b → a → d → c gives a clear, logical flow:
(b) starts with the idea: Their beliefs constitute distinct moral frameworks. — a general statement about beliefs.
(a) then explains why beliefs differ: People come from divergent families, nations, faiths, political structures and ethnicities. — this supports (b).
(d) follows naturally: Respect and compromise are essential components of human dignity among the diverse members of any community. — it states what should be done given such diversity.
(c) concludes: Respect for these ideals or for human dignity will define society’s functioning. — a logical result/implication of (d).
Why the other options are less appropriate:
(1) bcda — ends with (a) describing people; a concluding sentence should state the outcome/importance, not reintroduce facts about people.
(2) dabc — begins with (d) (a recommendation) before establishing that people are diverse and have differing beliefs; the sequence lacks background support.
(3) cbad — starts with a broad conclusion (c) before presenting supporting facts; reasoning should build up to the conclusion, not begin with it.