Question

The first and last sentence of the jumbled paragraph are given in correct order. Arrange the middle sentences in the correct sequence.
i. The release of atomic energy is the greatest achievement which science has attained
ii. but the first invention to which their discoveries were applied was a bomb
iii. the atom was split by physicists whose minds were set on the search for knowledge
iv. it was more deadly than any other weapon invented so far
v. it is with dread that scientists regard the first use to which their greatest discovery was put
vi. however, they are gratified by the numerous applications of atomic energy for peaceful and constructive population.

• A. ii, iii, iv, v
• B. v, iii, ii, iv
• C. iii, ii, iv, v
• D. iv, v, iii, ii

Answer 1

The correct option is C iii, ii, iv, v

Here, the most coherent sequence is [iii- ii- iv- v]: The release of atomic energy is the greatest achievement which science has attained [i]. The atom was split by physicists whose minds were set on the search for knowledge [iii]. But the first invention to which their discoveries were applied was a bomb [ii]. It was more deadly than any other weapon invented so far [iv]. It is with dread that scientists regard the first use to which their greatest discovery was put [v]. However, they are gratified by the numerous applications of atomic energy for peaceful and constructive population [vi]. So, option C is the answer.