Question

Directions: Sentences given in the following question, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the five given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.

1. Two reforms are possible here. The first is to encourage more entrants, since competition will reduce the incentive to store for long periods.
2. However, if storage facilities are controlled by a small group of middlemen who procure in large volumes to manipulate price, it amounts to market failure.
3. Hence, creation of storage facilities is encouraged in policy circles.
4. Indian agriculture is vulnerable to sharp price cycles.
5. The second is to bring in some degree of transparency and market intelligence.

1. DCAEB
2. CBDAE
3. AECBD
4. DCBAE

Explanatory Answer

AE is a powerful link; probably the most obvious one. However, we see that all the choices have AE. A refers to reforms. So, the previous sentence should refer to some problem. The best bet is B. D seems to be the best starting sentence, and the best order would be DCBAE.

Answer Choice (4)