Judging by how it's used in the context, I would say C. A great number.
Depends on what you are talking about for example if you are talking about a nonfiction or an opinion piece then the author might use transition words to move smoothly on to the next paragraph or to start a new topic.
If it's a fiction then it's most likely using descriptive language, p.o.v , dialogue and character development I. The story
In Nectar in a Sieve, Rukmani marries a tenant farmer of the Vaishyas class.
According to the sacred book of Vedas, there is a rigid system of social groups categorized into four classes:
a) Brahmin, which includes the priests
b) Kshatriyas, which includes the rulers and the warriors.
c) Vaishyas, which include the farmers, traders or merchants.
d) Sudras, which includes the labors and untouchables (Harijan/Dalits)
