Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence:
(A) from green to black and oblong, all derived from the same plant
(B) in the early 19th century, breaking China's monopoly over the beverage
(C) tea, the world's most popular beverage is consumed in various styles
(D) Camellia Sinensis, which was brought to India by the British
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Rearrange the parts to form a meaningful sentence:
(A) from green to black and oblong, all derived from the same plant
(B) in the early 19th century, breaking China's monopoly over the beverage
(C) tea, the world's most popular beverage is consumed in various styles
(D) Camellia Sinensis, which was brought to India by the British
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
Option 1: (C), (D), (A), (B) -> Breaks the flow between "various styles" in C and the description of those styles in A by inserting D.
Option 2: (C), (A), (D), (B) -> Logical sequence: introduces tea and its styles → describes the styles → identifies the plant source → provides historical context.
Option 3: (B), (D), (C), (A) -> Starting with "in the early 19th century" lacks proper context and subject introduction.
Option 4: (D), (B), (C), (A) -> Beginning with the plant name instead of the main subject (tea) is unnatural and confusing.
Hence, Option 2: (C), (A), (D), (B) -> The sentence flows naturally: C introduces tea as the main subject, A describes its various styles, D identifies the plant source (Camellia Sinensis), and B concludes with the historical context of how it came to India. This creates a coherent narrative from general introduction to specific details to historical background. -> correct