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Sequence of Events
1. The question below consists of a set of 2. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options. sentences from among the options.
P: We may see alcohol and tobacco P: If the intention is just to consume whatever
advertisements everywhere, on television, comes from the West, then it is harmful.
in newspaper, on street ads card etc. Q: Some of its effects are really helping and
Q: But we know the truth is alcohol and positive as it increases initiative and
cigarette are harmful for people’s health entrepreneurship qualities provided taken
and sometimes it may bring bad effects to in that spirit.
self-impression. R: At the same time state’s strategic
R: Alcohol ads usually create several feints to intervention is essential because more than
tell people that alcohol is good for people 40% of people live below poverty line.
and induce people to drink. S: The impact of economic reforms are mixed.
S: On the other hand, the malign influence of 1) SRQP
advertisements shows smoking as 2) SQPR
something "cool". 3) RQPS
1) PRSQ 4) QPSR
2) PSQR
3) QRSP
4) RSPQ
3. The question below consists of a set of labelled
sentences. These sentences, when properly
sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select
the most logical order of sentences from
among the options.
P: The political awakening cannot be an isolated
phenomenon; it requires some changes in
social structure so that woman can enjoy as
important a place as man occupies.
Q: Unfortunately our customs and traditions
conspired with her economic dependence to
make her unimportant in our society.
R: Democracy in India can be a success only
when the Indian women are politically
awakened.
S: Moreover they should be free to express their
opinion, to act as they like and to assert
themselves in all departments of life.
1) PSQR
2) SQPR
3) PRSQ
4) RPSQ
4. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: No partner is expected to air the views of a
particular group in public.
Q: The only requirement is that the coalition
partners have to stick to a code of conduct.
R: Every coalition party has to own the
responsibility for all government policies or
actions.
S: Experience has now shown that a coalition
government can run as smoothly as any
single party government.
1) QRPS
2) RQPS
3) SQRP
4) PQSR
5. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: Biographies of great men can also help us in
learning good manners.
Q: Courtesy and politeness is the key to good
manners.
R: No doubt these are little words but if they
are spoken at the right moment and in a
soft and sweet voice, they are bound to
work wonders.
S: The use of polite words like "Sorry",
"Please", "Thank you", "Beg your pardon",
"Sir" etc. creates a healthy impact on the
minds of others.
1) PRSQ
2) RPSQ
3) QPSR
4) SPQR
6. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: One has to work hard to establish, develop
and maintain deep and lasting bonds with
those who matter in one’s life.
Q: As "Man is not an island entire of itself", he
cannot be happy in isolation.
R: Humans live out their life in the company of
their family, friends, colleagues, superiors,
even total strangers in buses and lifts.
S: And, brick by brick, they must build their
relationship with each one, to lay a secure
foundation for their road to happiness.
1) SPRQ
2) RQSP
3) QSPR
4) QRSP
7. The question below consists of a set of 8. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options. sentences from among the options.
P: Superstitions mean an irrational belief in or P: Superstitions exist throughout the world
notion of the ominous significance of a despite scientific advances.
particular thing, circumstance, or the like. Q: One cannot heed anybody’s sneezes if one
Q: This is a universal phenomenon cutting has to be punctual on duty or ‘cannot miss
across caste, communal, and even national a flight.
boundaries. R: But the spread of science and education
R: All over the globe, people have among the masses has certainly given rise
superstitions, although the superstitions to a significant number of persons who do
may vary from country to country or from not believe in these superstitions.
region to region. S: The compulsions of modern life have also
S: Nor does education drives away caused some of the superstitions to fade
superstitions completely. out.
1) PQRS 1) RPSQ
2) SQRP 2) SQRP
3) QRPS 3) SRQP
4) RPSQ 4) PRSQ
9. The question below consists of a set of labelled
sentences. These sentences, when properly
sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select
the most logical order of sentences from
among the options.
P: All these ensure that the world we live in
grows a new skin every few years.
Q: These influences do, of course, work on
humankind but they have the greatest impact
on that section of society which is on the
threshold of discovery-discovery of the self, of
life and of living.
R: The life and times of two generations cannot
be identical or even similar, thanks to modern
research, progress in science, faster and easier
communications and even distasteful things
like inflation and population explosion.
S: These changes in due course affect our
thinking and influence our attitudes,
expectations, behavioural patterns and values.
1) PSQR 2) RPSQ
3) QSPR 4) QPSR
10. The question below consists of a set of labelled
sentences. These sentences, when properly
sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select
the most logical order of sentences from
among the options.
P: A certain moral code of conduct is ultimately
necessary to ensure that the society does not
fall prey to degeneration of values, which
would lead to rampant sufferings and
ultimately chaos.
Q: Society’s concerns are our concerns: anything
capable of causing a detrimental impact on it
in the short term or in course of time is
ultimately bound to affect us and our children.
R: When we talk about social morality of any
kind, what comes into play is our ability to
feel for the well-being of our society.
S: It is a concern to help the society by
safeguarding it from unwanted ills and malaise
and ensuring its well-being that is at the root
of social morality.
1) PSQR 2) RPSQ
3) QPSR 4) PQRS
11. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: Those who say death should be the
punishment in some cases, agree that it is
to be in special cases alone, the most
heinous and gravest of crimes.
Q: They feel that it is only fear of severe
punishment that will deter the criminal and
reduce the occurrence of heinous crimes.
R: The advocates and the abolitionists of
capital punishment have their own
arguments in support of their stand.
S: The most prominent argument put forth by
the advocates of the death penalty is that of
deterrence.
1) RPSQ
2) PQSR
3) SQPR
4) QPSR
12. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: There was once a time when people looked
forward to the lazy evenings.
Q: They had a simple choice of programmes on
Doordarshan.
R: It was entirely up to them- to watch or not
to watch the selected presentation.
S: Today, the satellite and Cable Television
have stormed the media world of
information and entertainment.
1) PSQR
2) RQPS
3) PQRS
4) QPRS
13. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: He wanted to do something to deliver the
humanity from all such misery. He reflected
on this problem for long.
Q: Siddhartha was greatly touched as he saw
an old man, a sick man and a dead body.
R: At last on hearing some words from the
mouth of a hermit which encouraged him to
renounce the world, he decided to leave the
palace and go into the forest for meditation.
S: Before going, he had a lasting glance on his
beloved wife Yashodhra and son, Rahul, who
were enjoying a sound sleep at midnight.
1) PRSQ
2) RPQS
3) PQRS
4) QPRS
14. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: The main manifestations of violence in
recent times have been extremism,
terrorism, assassination by bombs and
bullets.
Q: In the modern world, violence has taken
many forms, each signifying the evil side of
man and his design to destroy the principle
of equity, justice and truth.
R: Another related activity is the hijacking of
aircrafts, vehicles etc.
S: A new dimension to the cult of violence has
been added by the cult of kidnapping of
innocent person and subsequent black mail.
1) QPSR
2) PSRQ
3) PRQS
4) SRPQ
15. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: Children with poor phonological skills
progress more poorly.
Q: The consensus concerns the causal role of
phonological skills in young children’s
reading progress.
R: Studies of the factors governing reading
development in young children have
achieved a remarkable degree of consensus
over the past two decades.
S: Children who have good phonological skills,
or good phonological awareness become
good readers and good spellers.
1) QSPR
2) SPQR
3) RQSP
4) PQRS
16. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: Then the liberalisation process became
inevitable.
Q: It encourages initiative, entrepreneurship
and competition which is very vital for
growth of the economy.
R: In due course of time our institutions
became stagnant, corrupt and inefficient
due to permit raj and centralized control.
S: Liberalisation enhances economic activities.
1) PQSR
2) RPSQ
3) QPRS
4) RSQP
17. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: As a result, they are more able to live in
harmony with themselves and with the
world that surrounds them.
Q: Stabilizing meditation is catalogued as one
of the hardest techniques of meditation
because followers must keep their minds
under total control for long period of time.
R: The benefits of this meditation, according
to the followers, is that meditators can
experience full understanding of their
thoughts and ideas.
S: This consists of maintaining full attention
to their role object focus.
1) QSRP
2) PQRS
3) QPSR
4) PRQS
18. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: They feel that during their time, young boys
and girls were better behaved, more
obedient, and had greater respect for their
elders.
Q: Young people on the other hand, feel that
they are capable enough to learn on their
own rather than lean heavily on the older
generation for any guidance.
R: The people belonging to the older generation
always wonder as to what has gone wrong
with the new generation.
S: They feel that a lack of respect for the old
will ruin and spell disaster for the young.
1) PRSQ
2) SPQR
3) PRQS
4) RPSQ
19. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: About 30 new hydro projects are now under
execution with an installed capacity of
5,600 MW.
Q: However, with the rapid increase in demand
for power, higher priority was given to the
pithead super thermal power stations as
their gestation period was smaller than that
of the hydel schemes.
R: Many projects were taken up for execution
after independence and at one time (1962-
63), the capacity contribution from hydro
schemes was equal to thermal schemes.
S: The first hydro generating unit in India was
commissioned in Darjeeling (W.Bengal) in
1897.
1) RQPS 2) SRQP
3) QPSR 4) PQRS
20. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: Farmers could no longer pay their loans and
some banks were closed down.
Q: Prices dropped due to increased supply,
which was followed by a drought.
R: The country was well advanced in
technology and farmers increased their
production levels.
S: The Great Depression in America began with
overproduction and low prices in the
agricultural sector.
1) RQPS
2) QPSR
3) PSRQ
4) SRQP
21. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in 22. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order. correct order.
P: This discipline is characterized by several P: The Mughal empire was extensive, but it
concepts and approaches that are used by was not integrated.
psychologists in understanding human Q: It was rather an agglomeration of territories
behavior. bound together by a common
Q: The field of psychology can be described as administration and common ties to the
a discipline that focuses on the study of imperial authority.
mind and behavior. R: The strong hand of the emperor held the
R: Some of the most common psychological country together, compelling obedience
concepts that are used to modify or change from the nobles who governed the
an individual’s behavior include operant provinces.
conditioning, positive and negative S: But these nobles felt no sense of national
punishment, and positive and negative loyalty, for the simple reason that the
reinforcement. empire was not a nation.
S: Since psychology is a broad field, 1) PRQS
psychologists not only use these concepts 2) SRQP
and approaches but also conduct scientific 3) PRSQ
research that enables them to understand 4) RSQP
human behavior.
1) QPSR 2) PQRS
3) RSQP 4) SRPQ
23. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
P: It is also when the community or religion is
used to further the political interests of the
vested groups.
Q: But communal feelings start when one
community thinks in a hostile manner
towards the other communities.
R: It is also not being conscious of their own
identities and doing something which
pursues its interests.
S: Communalism is not thinking about their
own communities.
1) QPSR
2) QRSP
3) RSQP
4) SRQP
24. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
P: When one gets solved or nears the solution,
other starts raising its ugly head.
Q: Threats to our nation building processes are
increasing day by day.
R: Tougher punishments should be provided
for them in order to weed them out
completely.
S: The need of the day is to go for integrated
approach with taking steps to solve the
poverty, illiteracy and population problems
along with tough steps and stern action
against the terrorists.
1) QPSR
2) SRQP
3) RSQP
4) QRSP
25. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
P: The Information Technology today is rightly
called the Technology of the Century as it
has found its application and use in every
walk society of the world.
Q: Distances no longer exist and the world
appears to have shrunk into a Global
Village.
R: It is really a landmark achievement that
more than six billion population of the
world will soon be living in a virtual village,
as compact as any small Indian village of a
few thousand population.
S: The wisdom of the wisest is today available
to the stupidest of the person thus ushering
in an era of real equality of opportunity to
all.
1) QPSR
2) PQRS
3) RSQP
4) QRSP
26. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
P: Children with good manners are liked by
one and all.
Q: They are appreciated even by strangers.
R: All round development of a child is possible
only if a child is groomed in good manners.
S: Therefore, the public schools lay great
emphasis on the cultivation of good
manners in their students.
1) PQRS
2) QPSR
3) RSQP
4) SRPQ
27. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in 28. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order. correct order.
P: Taking this as a small example, we need to P: But our behavior, ‘good’ or ‘bad’, certainly
set-up an action plan on a war-footing. shapes our persona and determines our
Q: Our country had earlier faced the problem personality.
with our neighbours backed defense hackers Q: If one is helpful, polite and considerate in
jamming our troop movement one’s actions towards fellow-beings, one is
communication system giving false known as a kind person.
commands and creating a situation of R: The converse is equally true and a mean,
uncertainty. rude and selfish person is regarded as bad.
R: But our planning and implementation gap S: Growing urbanisation and lack of roots in
has always been unpardonably long. any given place have made us increasingly
S: The National Security Council is already in indifferent to the feelings of others and led
touch with server ministries like home, us to adopt an apathetic attitude to most
defense, communication, oil and natural things.
gas, etc. to draw up plans. 1) PQRS
1) QPSR 2) PSQR
2) PQRS 3) SPQR
3) SPRQ 4) SQRP
4) QPRS
29. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
P: The English developed transport and
communication on modern lines.
Q: They established the first printing press
and newspaper in India.
R: One of the most beneficial results of the
British rule was the modernization of
India.
S: The Press further developed later to
inform and educate the masses about the
British exploitation of India.
1) RQSP
2) QSRP
3) PQRS
4) RPQS
30. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
P: It affords us a glimpse into acts, events,
ideas, characters of the past, thus helping
us to know more about those centuries
gone by.
Q: It is almost as if such acts and ideas were
meant to occur over and over again in
different centuries though in a slightly
different manner each time.
R: History is a record of past, especially in
connection with human race.
S: When we trace history right from its
beginning to the recent times, we cannot
fail to notice that some events and
characters have shown a repetitive
quality.
1) RQSP
2) RPSQ
3) SQRP
4) SPQR
31. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
P: In order to bridge this generation gap,
elders should adopt a more sympathetic
approach towards the young, and try to
understand the emotions, the aspirations
and the problems of the young.
Q: They should, therefore, value the advice and
counsel of the elders.
R: The generation gap has widened to such an
extent that the old and the young people
appear to be living in two separate worlds
without any interaction.
S: The youth should realize that they have no
experience of life.
1) RSQP
2) PQRS
3) RPQS
4) RPSQ
32. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order.
P: But the achievements of science have not
come to man as a ripe apple falls in the lap
of a man sitting under an apple tree.
Q: Science is not just the result of observation
and experience.
R: It is, on the other hand, the result of
centuries of hard work done by man, even
at the risk of his own life or health.
S: There is no doubt that science has been the
greatest boon to man so far.
1) QRPS
2) SPQR
3) QPRS
4) SQRP
33. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in 34. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order. correct order.
P: It is said that the great poet Tulsi Dass P: And when they manifest our soils, minds
composed it under divine inspiration. and bodies suffer such as depression and
Q: The Ramayana is a book of great social calousy.
importance. Q: These negative states hide in our
R: It is full of devotional songs besides consciousness at different leads therefore
tenets of social wisdom. they may manife st permanently or
S: People read it and worship it. occasionally.
1) PQRS R: Egocentric fixation resists in negative state.
2) RQPS S: Meditation reveals the state of egocentric
3) QPRS fixa tion and free people from suffering,
4) SPRQ because people are able to see more clearly
their negative.
1) RSQP
2) RQSP
3) PQRS
4) RQPS
35. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in 36. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order. correct order.
P: Added to this is their economic P: His story symbolizes a lifestyle struggle
dissatisfaction. against apartheid in South Africa.
Q: The youth get frustrated when they see a Q: 'Nelson Mandela' was born on July 18th,
great d eal of disparity between the theory 1918 in the village of Mvezo in Um tata,
and its application. then a part of South Africa's Cape Province.
R: All these factors blend together and give R: It was a terrible form of institutionalized
rise to a cult of violence. racism that held the South African society
S: This causes them to wonder whether all in it's grip for a long time.
that they ever learnt would overcome in use S: It was not easy for Mandela to fight against
or would go waste. it, as he too was among those who were
1) QSPR oppressed by the system .
2) QPRS 1) QPSR
3) QSRP 2) QRSP
4) SPQR 3) QPRS
4) PRSQ
37. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in 38. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order. correct order.
P: In the least-developed countries, if P: Freedom of speech is essential for the all
agricultural productivity were drastically round growth and development of a person
reduced by climate change, the cost of as well as a nation as a whole.
living would rise by one or two percent, and Q: A nation filled with people full of discontent
at a time when per capita income will likely can never grow in the right direction.
have doubled. R: It can even create discomfort and
Q: It may still be vulnerable to climate change dissatisfaction that leads to stress.
for man y years to come. S: Imposing restriction on what one speaks or
R: In developing countries, in contrast, as hears can hamper the dev elopment of a
much as a third of GNP and h alf the person.
population currently depends on 1) PSRQ
agriculture. 2) PRQS
S: Agriculture is practically the only sector of 3) RSPQ
the economy affected by climate. 4) SQRP
1) PQRS
2) RQPS
3) RPSQ
4) QRSP
39. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in 40. Rearrange the parts of the sentence in
correct order. correct order.
P: Kohli, along with Deepika and Ranveer, has P: In addition, tsunamis move throughout the
led the ascent of millennials to the top of depth of the ocean and not just its surface.
the rankings. Q: A tsunami wave isn’t much different in
Q: For the first time a female sportsperson has height compared to other waves in the
made it to the top 15. ocean.
R: This year saw PV Sindhu make an entry at R: That is why a tsunami generally goes
15. unnoticed in the open ocean.
S: Former captain Dhoni slipped from 9th S: But, due to its wavelength, it "piles up"
place l ast year to 13th this year. when it approaches land.
1) PSRQ 1) RSPQ
2) QRSP 2) PQRS
3) RSQP 3) QSRP
4) PRQS 4) SRPQ
41. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: This is the same whether you are at work or
in your personal life.
Q: Relationships are easy until there is an
emotional turmoil.
R: When you can change the interpretation in
your mind of w hat you think you can
change your emotions and shift the
emotional quality of your relationships.
S: When you can change the emotions in your
relationships you open up entirely new
possibilities in your life.
1) QRPS
2) QPRS
3) PSRQ
4) RQPS
42. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: Having low self esteem would mean that you
do not respect or value yourself highly.
Q: You may be more likely to believe other
people’s negative comments rather than
trus t your own opinions.
R: If you feel like this about yourself you will
not feel in control and negativity may take
hold of you.
S: Your confidence may be low also and so you
will not believe in your ability to be
successful.
1) PRSQ
2) RSQP
3) QPSR
4) PQSR
43. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: This would bring a sense of closure to an
issue that has seen about two decades of
wrangling.
Q: By clearing the path for 49 percent foreign
investment in Air India (AI), the Centre has
finally de cided to push ahead on its
privatisation.
R: While the parliamentary standing
committee on AI privatisation is yet to
express its views, a sort of political
consensus appears to be c lose at hand.
S: There cannot be a more opportune time to
push ahead with disinvestment; this,
ironically, is despite the fact that the airline
has improved its operatio nal performance.
1) SPQR 2) PSQR
3) QPRS 4) PRQS
44. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: The depletion of organic nutrients in the
soil has reached alarming proportions,
thanks to indiscriminate use of chemical
fertiliser in Green Revolution areas.
Q: As against an acceptable level of ‘soil
organic carbon’ of well over 5 percent, soils
in Punjab are said to have levels far below 1
percent.
R: Besides, 5.3 billion tonnes of soil is eroded
annually, at a rate of 16.4 tonnes/hectare.
S: The nutrient imbalance has been skewed by
the overuse of urea (N) vis-a-vis phospha tic
(P in chemical parlance) and potassic (K)
fertiliser.
1) SRPQ 2) QPSR
3) PSRQ 4) PQRS
45. The question below consists of a set of labelled 46. The question below consists of a set of
sentences. These sentences, when properly labelled sentences. These sentences, when
sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the properly sequenced form a coherent
most logical order of sentences from among the paragraph. Select the most logical order of
options.
P: While it is good to see SEBI taking a serious view
sentences from among the options.
of leaks and initiating suo motu action, bringing P: The philosophy of pragmatism goes
the perpetrators to book through such old- something like this.
fashioned methods may be an uphill task. Q: It is not possible for the mind to relate to
Q: But recent episodes of suspected insider trading anything other t han ideas.
through WhatsApp groups, in which analysts R: The mind is such that it deals only with
shared prescient tip-offs about upcoming results ideas.
for top listed companies, reveals that the S: Therefore, it is not correct to think that the
framework remains porous. min d actually can ponder reality.
R: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the
Securities E xchange Board of India (SEBI) have
1) RQSP
lately redoubled their efforts to put in place a 2) RSPQ
water-tight governance framework for listed 3) PRQS
firms. 4) SQRP
S: Initiating a probe into thi s episode, SEBI has
interrogated analysts, conducted raids on stock
brokers and deployed search-and-seizure powers
to confiscate laptops and mobile phones.
1) RQSP 2) QSPR
3) SPQR 4) PRQS
47. The question below consists of a set of labelled
sentences. These sentences, when properly
sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select
the most logical order of sentences from
among the options.
P: The basic reform they need is to change their
holding structure to give them autonomy, as
well as accountability, not a promise of no
government interference.
Q: PSBs need systemic reform to overhaul their
current decision-making structure and
culture.
R: If the government does not want to free the
banks from majority state ownership, it could
at least put them at arm’s remove, by creating
a holding company that would hold the PSB
equity, appoint PSB boards and supervise their
functioning.
S: It is surprising that after appointing the Banks
Board Bureau, it has been give n little role in
reforming the PSBs.
1) PRQS 2) RQSP
3) RSPQ 4) QPRS
48. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: These features demonstrate the legal
superiority of the Fundamental Rights over
Directive Principles.
Q: Fundamental Rights are enforceable.
R: These stand granted and guaranteed.
S: As against these Directive Principles a re
non-enforceable principles which have been
incorporated in the Constitution after the
incorporation of the Fundamental Rights.
1) RSPQ
2) QRSP
3) SPQR
4) PQRS
49. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: The fundamental rights enumerated in the
Constitution are not absolute.
Q: These have not been concluded in absolute
terms.
R: While describing the nature and content of
each rig ht, the Constitution also describes
its limitations.
S: Some restrictions have been placed on their
enjoyment.
1) QSPR
2) SRPQ
3) PQSR
4) QRSP
50. The question below consists of a set of
labelled sentences. These sentences, when
properly sequenced form a coherent
paragraph. Select the most logical order of
sentences from among the options.
P: In fact respect for social and political
equality of all the people is the cornerstone
of democracy.
Q: The principle of equality is the foremost
principle of democracy.
R: In it all the people, without any
discrimination, are treated as equ al.
S: All the people enjoy equal political rights,
equality before law and eq uality of
opportunity without any discrimination.
1) QPRS
2) QSRP
3) QRPS
4) PRQS