CAT 2024 Slot 1 VARC Question 23

Multiple choice (+3 / −1) · Verbal Ability · Sentence Placement · Try it, then check the answer and solution below.

CAT 2024 Slot 1VARCVerbal Ability • Sentence PlacementModerate
There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide where (option 1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.
Paragraph: ___ (1) ___ You can't just put things anywhere you want to. The evolved architecture of the brain is haphazard and disjointed, and incorporates multiple systems, each of which has a mind of its own ___ (2) ___ . Evolution doesn't design things and it doesn't build systems, it settles on systems that, historically, conveyed a survival benefit. There is no overarching, grand planner engineering the systems so that they work harmoniously together ___ (3) ___ . The brain is more like a big, old house with piecemeal renovations done on every floor, and less like new construction ___ (4) ___ .
Sentence: The brain isn't organized the way you might set up your home office or bathroom medicine cabinet.
Answer and solution

Answer: B) Option 1

Step-by-Step Explanation:
1
Passage Context & Central Idea:
The paragraph discusses the brain's architecture, emphasizing its haphazard and disjointed nature due to evolution. It compares the brain to an old house with piecemeal renovations, highlighting the lack of a grand design.
2
Question Stem Analysis:
The task is to determine where the given sentence fits best in the paragraph, ensuring it aligns with the passage's flow and ideas.
3
Option-by-Option Elimination:
Option 1: Fits well as the opening sentence, introducing the idea that the brain isn't organized like a human-made structure, setting the stage for the detailed explanation.
Option 2, 3, 4: These options disrupt the flow, as the sentence is a general statement better suited for the beginning.
4
Final Answer Confirmation:
The sentence logically introduces the paragraph's theme, making Option 1 the correct choice.
Correct Answer: Option B

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