Question

S1- One major problem the world faces today is the rapid growth of the population.
S2
S3
S4
S5- This will cause serious problems of hunger and overcrowding!
P- This is often referred to as a population explosion.
Q- It is not so much the actual population, but its increase that is alarming.
R- Experts predict that by 2020 there will be about 10 billion people in the world.
Choose from the given options below-
a)QPR
b)PRQ
c)PQR
d)QRP

Answer 1

Hint: We need to complete the passage by choosing the option that best expresses its meaning.

Complete step by step answer:

As given in the hint, we know that the first sentence states about a major crisis faced by the world, which is the rapid growth of the population. Hence, the next sentence should be in direct continuation with the first sentence.
The Q part states that the growing population is a greater issue than the actual population. Thereafter, the P part terms the given situation as ‘population explosion’. The R part and S5 depict a cause-effect relationship.
Now, let’s look at the given options-
a)QPR- The given option expresses a complete meaning. Hence, it is the correct option.
b)PRQ- The R part and S5 depict a cause-effect relationship. So, R should be positioned at the end. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
c)PQR- The Q part is in direct continuation of S1. So, Q should be positioned at the beginning. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
d)QRP- The R part and S5 depict a cause-effect relationship. So, R should be positioned at the end. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
The correct answer is Option ‘a’.

Note: It is important to maintain the cause-effect relationship between the different parts so that the passage expresses a complete meaning.