There is a sentence that is missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.
Sentence: On the other hand, we find persons engaged in worst types of corrupt practices living in peace and prosperity.
We often come across situations and incidents, which appear quite contradictory to the known laws of Nature, creating doubts about the impartiality of divine justice. ___1____For instance, honest, duty-conscious, morally elevated person is often seen caught in adversities in one form or the other, or is suddenly struck with a great misfortune in life as though he/she were being punished by God for a great sin._____2______. An idler wins a jackpot or inherits a fortune from unexpected quarters, whereas a hard-working intelligent person is found suffering endlessly for want of basic necessities. _____3_____. One person achieves great success with little effort, whereas another does not succeed in spite of his best efforts. _____4______. Such phenomena are popularly ascribed to the role of fate.

Correct option is C

The correct placement for the sentence is Blank 2.
Explanation:
· The paragraph highlights the apparent contradiction between virtue and suffering, and vice and prosperity, and presents examples that contradict divine justice.
· Before Blank 2, the paragraph discusses how a morally good person suffers, which sets up one side of the contrast.
· The given sentence, "On the other hand, we find persons engaged in worst types of corrupt practices living in peace and prosperity," introduces the contrasting example of wrongdoers enjoying success.
· The next sentence (already in the paragraph) reinforces this with examples like an idler winning a jackpot, further developing this idea.
· Therefore, the sentence fits naturally after the example of good people suffering and before the example of bad people prospering, i.e., at Blank 2.
Logic flow of the paragraph:
1. Introduction to the contradiction.
2. Good people suffering.
3. [Inserted sentence: corrupt people prospering]
4. Examples of corrupt people doing well.
5. Conclude with fate being blamed.
Thus, option (c) Blank 2 is the correct placement.