Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
A. Official records show that the gross enrolment rate in higher education is only 11 percent while the National Knowledge Commission says that only seven percent of the population between the age group of 18-24 enters higher education.
B. Experts acknowledge that the present higher education system in India is not equipped to address the problem of shortage of skilled manpower and requires some changes in the basic structure.
C. Even those who have access are not ensured of quality.
D. The shortage of skilled manpower is a cause for concern in most sectors in India.

Correct option is B

· D sets up the context by stating a general problem: the shortage of skilled manpower in India.
· B elaborates on a specific aspect of this problem, highlighting that the higher education system in India is ill-equipped to address this shortage.
· A provides detailed statistics about the enrolment rates in higher education, further supporting the argument made in B about the inadequacy of the system.
· C adds to the complexity by noting that even those who manage to gain access to higher education do not necessarily receive quality education, deepening the critique of the system outlined in B and supported by A.
The most logical order is:
· (b) DBAC - It starts with the general problem (D), explores the inadequacies of the higher education system in addressing this problem (B), supports this with specific data (A), and concludes with a remark on the quality of education (C). This sequence provides a clear and structured progression from issue identification to detailed exploration.