The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four…

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

P- A Non-performing asset (NPA) is defined as a credit facility in respect of which the interest and/or installment of Bond finance principal has remained ‘past due’ for a specified period of time.

Q- Once the borrower has failed to make interest or principal payments for 90 days the loan is considered to be a non-performing asset.

R- 'Non Performing Assets' have been in the news recently.

S- It must be noted, Non-performing assets are problematic for financial institutions since they depend on interest payments for income.

  1. A.

    RSPQ

  2. B.

    RPQS

  3. C.

    RQSP

  4. D.

    RPSQ

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Correct answer: B

Correct Answer : Option B

Explanation –

The first sentence should ideally highlight a subject that is being discussed by the sentences that form a passage.

In sentence R, the use of the phrase 'in the news recently' highlight that it should be the opening sentence and at the same time introduces the subject i.e. 'Non-performing assets'.

Further, the subject is detailed by sentence P, therefore it should follow sentence R.

Among Q and S, S uses the concluding phrase 'it must be noted'. Thus, S should be the final sentence and Q should precede it.

Therefore, the correct order should be RPQS.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

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