CAT 2025 Question Paper | VARC Slot 2

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Question 11 : The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, and 4) given below, when properly sequenced, would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the four numbers as your answer.

1. As books age, the cellulose and lignin in the paper begin to break down, releasing a mix of volatile organic compounds into the air.
2. Old books carry a scent that many people instantly recognize—and even love.
3. These compounds are benzaldehyde, which gives off an almond-like scent, vanillin, which smells like vanilla, ethyl hexanol (floral scent), toluene (sweet), and furfural (which has a slightly bready scent).
4. This familiar aroma isn't just dust or mildew; it's actually a result of slow chemical changes happening inside the paper and ink.

Explanatory Answer

2 is the best sentence to start the paragraph, a it states the main idea. 21 is a link: 2 says old books carry a scent people love; 1 explains what the smell is due to slow chemical changes in the paper and ink. 1 and 3 explain how these chemical changes take place. 2413 is the correct order.

The answer is '2413'

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