Letter-ordering (forms a meaningful English word): Given letters with fixed positions — V(1) A(2) R(3) S(4) T(5) E(6) — which index sequence produces a valid word?

Introduction / Context:
This item asks you to pick an index order that, when applied to the fixed letter slots V(1), A(2), R(3), S(4), T(5), E(6), yields a meaningful English word. Such questions test visual sequencing, anagram recognition, and careful mapping of indices to letters.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Fixed mapping: 1→V, 2→A, 3→R, 4→S, 5→T, 6→E.
• Each option lists a permutation of indices. We must read letters in that order and check if the result is an English word.
• Exactly one option should give a standard, dictionary word.

Concept / Approach:
Translate each proposed index list into letters and validate the result. A quick mental target is “STARVE,” a well-known word that can be formed from these letters.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Check option C: 4,5,2,3,1,6 → S(4), T(5), A(2), R(3), V(1), E(6) = “STARVE”.Other options produce non-words on inspection.

Verification / Alternative check:
Reverse-check: “STARVE” letters map back to indices S→4, T→5, A→2, R→3, V→1, E→6, matching option C exactly.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They yield strings that do not correspond to common English words (e.g., “ARV…” or “V…” starts that fail dictionary checks).

Common Pitfalls:
Mixing up the fixed letter-index mapping or reading indices as positions to rearrange (they are read order, not swap instructions).

Final Answer:
4, 5, 2, 3, 1, 6