IIFT 2019 Question Paper | VARCs

CAT Questions

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Each question comprises four sentences (A), (B), (C) and (D). Arrange the sentences in a correct and meaningful order.

Question 33 : (A) Particular finger positions or gestures of the hand, common to their age and civilization, delivered a message that was instantly
recognized by those who understood the symbolism.
(B) Since ancient times hands have been used in cave paintings, drawings, sculpture and fine art as symbols of communication.
(C) European religious paintings represented the Holy Trinity by the extended thumb, index and middle fingers of a hand.
(D) Ancient Egyptian and Semitic art, for example, depicted celestial power by a hand painted in the sky.
Choose the correct option.

1. ADCB
2. BADC
3. BDAC
4. ABDC

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Explanatory Answer

B is the best opening sentence. B talks about hands being used as symbols of communication. Sentence A adds to B. So, we have the order BA. Both C and D provide examples to illustrate the idea in BA. D precedes C as it includes the phrase "for example". BADC is the right order.

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The answer is 'BADC'

Choice B is the correct answer.