Question

For the following question, arrange the sentences A, B, C, and D to form a logical sequence.

(A) Today, international cosmetic giants are giving Indian women a much wider choice.
(B) There was a time was when you would find the world's best designer cosmetics only in the baggage of international flights into India.
(C) How times change.
(D) Lakme was once the colossus that bestrode the Indian cosmetics scene.

• A. BCDA
• B. ABCD
• C. CBAD
• D. CADB

Answer 1

The correct option is A BCDA

The first statement in the sequence should be the one that introduces a new topic. It should not be a continuation or extension of a topic.

B is first in the sequence: B starts to talk about cosmetics. It suggests that there was a time when best cosmetics were only found in baggage of international flights into India.

B is followed by C: C continues this topic. It says that now the times have changed.

C is followed by D: D initiates an explanation to support the claim made by C. It says that once Lakme was the sole company in the Indian cosmetic scene.

D is followed by A: A continues the explanation initiated by D. It says that today, international cosmetic giants are giving Indian women a much wider choice.

Thus, the correct sequence is B C D A. Hence, A is the correct option.