In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage…
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In the following questions, the first and the last sentences of the passage are numbered (1) and (6). The rest of the 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. Then find the correct answer.
1. Most of the universities in the country are now facing financial crisis.
P. Cost benefit yardstick thus should not be applied in the case of universities.
Q. The current state of affairs cannot be allowed to continue for long.
R. Universities cannot be equated with commercial enterprises.
S. Proper development of universities and colleges must be ensured.
6. The Government should realise this before it is too late.
- A.
QRPS
- B.
QSPR
- C.
QRSP
- D.
QPRS
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Correct answer: A
Correct sequence: Q R P S
Explanation:
Start with the problem stated in the opening sentence: most universities are facing a financial crisis.
Follow with the immediate reaction: the current state of affairs cannot be allowed to continue (Q). This naturally follows the problem statement.
Explain the reason why the situation is unacceptable: universities cannot be equated with commercial enterprises (R). This distinction justifies different treatment.
Draw the specific implication from that distinction: therefore a cost–benefit yardstick should not be applied to universities (P). This follows from the claim in R.
Offer the general recommendation: proper development of universities and colleges must be ensured (S), which leads into the concluding plea that the government should realise this before it is too late.
Because each sentence now follows a clear cause–effect or justification link, the order Q → R → P → S is coherent and supports the final concluding sentence.