Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. But the question that perturbs Ruskin's mind is what social pressure can be exercised against a dishonest person.

B. The merchant, for instance, must supply perfect and pure things to the people.

C. Ruskin believes that in every civilised society there exist five intellectual professions, namely the soldier, the pastor, the physician, the lawyer and the merchant.

D. Persons belonging to these professions are expected to perform their duty honestly. 

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  1. BACD
  2. DABC
  3. CDBA
  4. ABDC

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Option 3 : CDBA
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The correct answer is "CDBA."

Key Points
  • When we go through the given sentences, it becomes clear that the subject is talking about the professions of a civilised society and how it should be.
  • Sentence C introduces the subject of the passage and his thoughts on various professions of a civlised society.
  • Further, sentence D states how the subject expects the person belonging to these professions to be honest.
  • In sentence B, the example of one of the profession is taken.
  • Lastly sentence A ends with the question that disturbs the subject.
  • Ruskin is concerned about what social pressure can be exerted against a dishonest person.
  • Thus, the correct order of the given sentences will be "CDBA."

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

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