Direction: The sentences given in each question, when arranged in the proper sequence, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter/number. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
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A. The strength of the Indian handicrafts lies in its low capital investments, abundant skilled manpower, negligible import content and high export potential.
B. The other strength of the industry is the rich “hidden treasures’ that are to be found across India.
C. India’s handicraft has been renowned from time immemorial for their intricate workmanship and exclusive designs. The handicrafts sector has emerged as one of the most important foreign exchange earners for India on a sustained basis.
D. Hand-printed textiles, shawls, Zari goods, imitation jewelry, embroidered and crocheted goods are exported to the US, UK, Germany, Canada, Japan and Saudi Arabia. Special promotions in the Latin American countries, South Africa and new destinations in EU countries are being targeted.
E. The progress in terms of product range, number of companies and value of exports has been tremendous. Indian handicrafts are exported mainly to the American and European continents and the Far East.
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- C E D A B
- B C D A E
- C A D B E
- D A C B E
Correct Option: A
C E is the key. The passage must begin with C as it mentions about the topic that ‘India’s handicraft has been ….. India on a sustained basis’. E must follow C as it states ‘the proper in terms of product range ….. and the far East’. A, B, D and E cannot start the passage as they are supporting text to the opening of the passage. D must follow E as it states that ‘hand printed textiles, shawls, sari goods …. are being targeted’. A must follow D as it states that ‘the strength of Indian handicrafts ….. high export potential’. B must follow A and also close the passage as it states that ‘the other strength of the industry ….. found across in India’. C E D A B is the right sequence.
