In the following question, two columns are given, containing three phrases each. A phrase from the first column may or may not connect with a phrase from the second column to make a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. There are five options, four of which display the sequence(s) in which the phrases can be joined to form a correct sentence. If none of the phrases make a correct sentence, mark ‘None of these’ as your answer.

Column (1)

Column (2)

(A) As the countdown has begun for the Lok Sabha elections,

(D) the Congress is playing along.

(B) The BJP has set the terms of the debate and

(E) relying on messages that appeal to its core constituency.

(C) It is resurrecting divisive rhetoric and

(F) the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is returning to its roots.

Question

Column (1)	Column (2)
(A) As the countdown has begun for the Lok Sabha elections,	(D) the Congress is playing along.
(B) The BJP has set the terms of the debate and	(E) relying on messages that appeal to its core constituency.
(C) It is resurrecting divisive rhetoric and	(F) the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is returning to its roots.