Directions: 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 I | Column II |
| (A) The reason why democracy is more effective than dictatorship in serving the national interest is | (D) there is still happiness in the unknown moments. |
| (B) Citizenship Amendment Bill not only excludes | (E) but also clashes between religious faith and women’s rights in other communities |
| (C) Although the world is dark and frightening, | (F) that the Opposition is quick to point out chinks, if any, in the government’s response to a problem, serving, in the process, to make the decision-making process more comprehensive and fruitful. |
1
C-F and A-E
2
B-E and C-D
3
A-F and B-E
4
A-F and C-D
5
None of these