CAT 2001 — VARC Question 6
The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentences is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
- Although there are large regional variations, it is not infrequent to find a large number of people sitting here and there and doing nothing.
- Once in office, they receive friends and relatives who feel free to call any time without prior appointment.
- While working, one is struck by the slow and clumsy actions and reactions, indifferent attitudes, procedure rather than outcome orientation, and the lack of consideration for others.
- Even those who are employed often come late to the office and leave early unless they are forced to be punctual.
- Work is not intrinsically valued in India.
- Quite often people visit ailing friends and relatives or go out of their way to help them in their personal matters even during office hours.
Answer & solution
ECADBF
- B
EADCFB
- C
EADBFC
- D
ABFCBE
Statement E introduces the idea of work not been valued, an idea which has been exemplified in the other four statements. Therefore, E comes first. Option 4 can be eliminated.
E is followed by C as it elaborates how work is not valued. Also, C is more generic than sentences A, D and F. Therefore, EC is a more appropriate pair than EA.
DB is a pair. ‘Once in office’ of B correlates to ‘those who are employed’ in D.
F concludes the paragraph, by continuing the idea (helping friends and relatives during office hours) given in B. Therefore, BF is another mandatory pair.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.