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Choose the most logical order of sentences from this paragraph. If you think the original order is best, choose option A.

[1] At the center of the controversy is Jammu and Kashmir (a territory both nations claim). [2] When the British government controlled the region, it appointed a Hindu leader - called the Maharaja - to rule over the Jammu and Kashmir territory. [3] Jammu is predominately Hindu while the majority of Kashmir residents are Muslim.
  1. 1, 2, 3
  2. 1, 3, 2
  3. 2, 3, 1
  4. 3, 1, 2
Explanation
Answer: B - The best choice is “1, 3, 2”

Sentence [1] tells readers the cause of the current controversy. Sentence [3] provides background about the region. Sentence [2] explains what happened when the British government controlled Jammu and Kashmir. It is logical for background information to follow the introductory information about the region.
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