Question

In the following question, the first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labeled P, Q, R and S. Find the proper sequence of the four sentences.
S1: The ruin of Indian handicrafts was reflected in the ruin of the towns and cities which were famous for their manufactures.
S6: centers were developed and laid waste.
P: Dacca, Surat, Murshidabad and many other rising industrial
Q: ravages of war and plunder, failed to
R: survive British conquest
S: cities which had withstood the
The proper sequence should be ________.
a)PQRS
b)PSQR
c)SRPQ
d)QRSP

Answer 1

Hint: The first sentence indicates the ruined Indian towns and cities which were famous for manufacturing handicrafts. Hence, we can comprehend that the second sentence will name these towns and cities.

Complete step by step answer:
As given in the hint, we know that the above-given passage is talking about some ruined Indian cities which were famous for manufacturing handicrafts.
Let’s examine the given options:
a)PQRS- The first sentence of the given option is accurate, but the rest of the sentences express an illogical meaning. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
b)PSQR- The given option is accurate, as the sentences express a complete thought. Hence, it is the correct option.
c)SRPQ- It is inappropriate to mention the name of the cities (proper nouns) at the end. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
d)QRSP- The given option is grammatically inaccurate. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
The correct answer is Option ‘b’.

Note: It is important to understand the meaning portrayed by the passage. Also, try to find the subject of the passage and position it at the beginning.