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Download Solution PDFSentences 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.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- The paragraph begins by introducing the central vision of India and sets an optimistic tone about its democratic and non-threatening global leadership.
- Sentence A is the first sentence as it sets the vision and current perspective:
- "India has an upbeat vision of a liberal, nonviolent, relatively pluralistic democracy with non-threatening global leadership."
- Sentence C follows as it highlights modern soft power assets, reflecting how this vision translates into contemporary influence:
- "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."
- Sentence D is the third sentence because it connects these modern influences with historical figures and the values they promoted:
- "With Ashoka, Buddha, and Gandhi serving as the primary leaders, Indians are known for their core values of respect, harmony, and fraternity."
- Sentence B is the fourth as it delves into the deep historical context, providing a foundation for the modern vision and influence:
- "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."
- The correct sequence is ACDB.
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