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The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided.

  1. People here are one injury away from starvation, one misspoken word away from detainment or death.
  2. Soon, however, she notices the lack of access to basic medical care or education.
  3. Life in a rural Kashmiri village seems idyllic to Shalini at first, as she's befriending lovely people and admiring majestic natural scenery, especially in contrast to the cacophony of urban Mumbai.
  4. Moreover, the ever-present political disruptions mean that life in Kashmir is far from Shangri-La utopia.

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Solution

✅ Correct Answer: 3214

The passage talks about Shalini's changing perception of life in Kashmir

Link A (3 → 2): "Soon, however, she notices" shows time progression and contrast, with "she" referring back to Shalini from sentence 3

Link B (2 → 1): Sentence 1 elaborates on the "lack of access to basic medical care" mentioned in sentence 2 with specific harsh realities

Link C (1 → 4): "Moreover" adds another layer of problems to the harsh conditions described in sentence 1


Introduction: Sentence 3 is the introducing sentence because it introduces Shalini and sets up her initial positive impression

Conclusion: Sentence 4 is the concluding sentence because it provides the final reality check about Kashmir not being utopian


Assembling: The sequence moves from initial positive impression to gradual realization of harsh realities in Kashmir

Hence the correct order is 3214

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