Question

The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4) below, when properly sequenced would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the four numbers as your answer:
1. But the attention of the layman, not surprisingly, has been captured by the atom bomb, although there is at least a chance that it may never be used again.
2. Of all the changes introduced by man into the household of nature, [controlled]large scale nuclear fission is undoubtedly the most dangerous and most profound.
3. The danger to humanity created by the so-called peaceful uses of atomic energy may, however, be much greater.
4. The resultant ionizing radiation has become the most serious agent of pollution of the environment and the greatest threat to man’s survival on earth.

• A. 1243
• B. 2341
• C. 1234
• D. 2413

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

(2) Of all the changes introduced by man into the household of nature, [controlled]large scale nuclear fission is undoubtedly the most dangerous and most profound.
(4) The resultant ionizing radiation has become the most serious agent of pollution of the environment and the greatest threat to man’s survival on earth.
(1) But the attention of the layman, not surprisingly, has been captured by the atom bomb, although there is at least a chance that it may never be used again.
(3) The danger to humanity created by the so-called peaceful uses of atomic energy may, however, be much greater.

So, the correct answer is (D): 2413

Answer 2

Among all the given sentences, sentence 2 will serve as the initial point as it introduces the concept of nuclear fission. Sentence 4 then extends this concept by discussing the "resulting ionizing radiation." Regarding sentences 1 and 3, sentence 1 takes precedence as it introduces the concept of the atom bomb, while sentence 3 elaborates on it by discussing the potentially greater impact of atomic energy.

Therefore, the correct sequence is option (D): 2413