Rearrange the following four sentences (A), (B), (C), and (D) to form a coherent paragraph.
A. Consequently, their efforts often result in fragmented policies that fail to address the root causes of socio-economic disparity.
B. Modern governance, despite its claims of rationality, frequently operates under the illusion of perfect information and linear causality.
C. Decision-makers, influenced by immediate pressures, tend to focus on symptomatic relief rather than systemic transformation.
D. This reductionist approach neglects the intricate web of interdependencies that characterize complex social problems.
Correct: A
Sentence B introduces the main idea about modern governance operating under illusions, making it a suitable opening. Sentence D, 'This reductionist approach', refers directly to the 'illusion of perfect information and linear causality' described in B, explaining what it neglects. Thus, B-D forms a strong explanatory pair. Sentence C then details how 'Decision-makers', influenced by this approach, focus on symptomatic relief. Sentence A, 'Consequently, their efforts often result in fragmented policies...', states the direct consequence of the decision-makers' focus described in C. Therefore, B-D-C-A creates a logical flow from problem definition to specific action and its outcome.