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All Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) 9 / 557

a. Consequently, researchers often adopt interdisciplinary approaches, integrating insights from physics, computer science, and phenomenology to grapple with its fundamental nature.
b. Despite significant advancements in brain imaging and cognitive psychology, no single theory fully explains its subjective, qualitative aspect, often termed 'qualia'.
c. Consciousness remains one of the most enigmatic phenomena in both philosophy and neuroscience.
d. This enduring mystery leads to the 'hard problem' of consciousness, distinguishing it from merely understanding neural correlates of mental states.

These sentences, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Which of the options best outline their correct order?

1. c, d, b, a

2. b, c, d, a

3. c, b, d, a

4. d, c, b, a

Correct Answer: 3 (c, b, d, a)
To solve "Sentence Rearrangement" or "Para-jumble" tasks, look for the logical flow of ideas:
Step 1 (Introduction): Sentence (c) serves as the ideal opening statement. It introduces the broad topic of "consciousness" and establishes its central problematic nature by calling it "one of the most enigmatic phenomena."
Step 2 (Elaboration): Sentence (b) logically follows by elaborating on *why* consciousness is enigmatic. It highlights the failure of current scientific advancements to explain its "subjective, qualitative aspect," despite progress in related fields. The phrase "Despite significant advancements" contrasts with the enduring mystery.
Step 3 (Secondary Factor): Sentence (d) directly builds upon the "enduring mystery" hinted at in (b) and explicitly states it as the "hard problem" of consciousness. The demonstrative pronoun "This enduring mystery" clearly links it to the preceding discussion of the unexplained aspects.
Step 4 (Conclusion/Result): Sentence (a) concludes the paragraph by describing the consequence or response to this "hard problem." The transition word "Consequently" signals that researchers are adopting "interdisciplinary approaches" as a direct result of the fundamental challenge posed by consciousness.

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