In the following question, the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage…
2023
In the following question, the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.
1) Abanindranath Tagore was the leading painter of Bengal.
P. He tried to modernise Mughal and Rajput styles to offset their influence.
Q. He countered the British Raj through his paintings.
R. He succeeded and his style was accepted as a natural Indian style.
S. During his time western model of art was taught in the schools.
6) Above all this great painter was a nephew of Rabindranath Tagore.
- A.
QPSR
- B.
SPQR
- C.
RPSQ
- D.
QSPR
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Correct answer: D
Correct order: Q → S → P → R (i.e., "He countered the British Raj through his paintings" → "During his time western model of art was taught in the schools" → "He tried to modernise Mughal and Rajput styles to offset their influence" → "He succeeded and his style was accepted as a natural Indian style").
Explanation:
Step 1 — Begin with the main claim: he countered the British Raj through his paintings (Q). This introduces what he did in response to the prevailing situation.
Step 2 — Give the reason: during his time the western model of art was taught in schools (S). This explains why he felt the need to respond.
Step 3 — Describe the action he took: he tried to modernise Mughal and Rajput styles to offset western influence (P). This follows naturally after the reason.
Step 4 — State the result: he succeeded and his style was accepted as a natural Indian style (R). Results belong after the action and complete the logical sequence.
Therefore the complete passage reads: opening line, Q, S, P, R, closing line.