Direction: The sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. We recognise some aspects of an SF narrative with the realities of this world and some elements are estranged from the reality so as to take us to an unreal world.

B. Therefore, it is often suggested that 'cognitive estrangement' is a necessary means through which the SF is usually understood.

C. Science Fiction is a genre which manifests in itself the use of scientific premises often in a fantastical manner in a narrative.

D. It is highly seeped into the reality of this world.

The correct answer is "CDBA."
Key Points

• The correct sequence is arranged to provide a logical flow of information about science fiction (SF) and its characteristics.
  • Sentence C: It introduces the definition of science fiction, stating that it is a genre that uses scientific premises, often in a fantastical manner in a narrative. This sets the foundation for understanding what science fiction is.
  • Sentence D: It follows up by stating that science fiction is highly seeped into the reality of this world. This contrasts the fantastical elements mentioned in the previous sentence with the grounding in reality.
  • Sentence B: It concludes the paragraph by introducing the concept of 'cognitive estrangement' and suggesting that it is a necessary means through which science fiction is usually understood. This ties back to the earlier mention of estrangement and provides a key idea for comprehending the genre.
  • Sentence A: It expands on the idea of estrangement, explaining that in an SF narrative, some aspects are recognized as being related to the realities of our world, while other elements are estranged from reality, taking us to an unreal world.
• Therefore, the​ correct answer is Option 1.
• Correct sequence:

C. Science Fiction is a genre which manifests in itself the use of scientific premises often in a fantastical manner in a narrative.

D. It is highly seeped into the reality of this world.

B. Therefore, it is often suggested that 'cognitive estrangement' is a necessary means through which the SF is usually understood.

A. We recognise some aspects of an SF narrative with the realities of this world and some elements are estranged from the reality so as to take us to an unreal world.