In the following question, the 1st and the last part of the sentence/passage…
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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) According to Greek mythology, Atlas was a Titan of enormous strengths
P. Zeus ordered Atlas to carry the earth and sky for all eternity.
Q. Because of his association with the globe, maps began to be decorated with this image of Atlas.
R. Atlas is shown as a stooped figure carrying the globe on his shoulders.
S. Finally, the word ‘atlas’ came to denote a collection of maps.
6) Today an ‘atlas’ refers to any book that consists of several maps.
- A.
PQRS
- B.
PRQS
- C.
QRPS
- D.
QSPR
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Correct answer: B
Explanation:
The correct order of the middle parts is: P, then R, then Q, then S.
Place P: "Zeus ordered Atlas to carry the earth and sky for all eternity." immediately after the introductory sentence because it explains the consequence of Atlas's strength.
Place R: "Atlas is shown as a stooped figure carrying the globe on his shoulders." next, since this depiction explains Atlas's association with the globe.
Place Q: "Because of his association with the globe, maps began to be decorated with this image of Atlas." after the depiction, because it describes the consequence of that depiction.
Place S: "Finally, the word ‘atlas’ came to denote a collection of maps." last among these parts, as the word 'finally' signals a concluding development.
Therefore the middle parts should read in this order: P, R, Q, S, which yields the correct sequence.