NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist C - Section B: 17

Question

Rearrange the following five sentences P,Q,R,S and T in the proper sequence so as to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

$\begin{array}{ll} &  \text{P}  & \text{The deep, deciduous forests and the patches}\\  && \text{of tall grassland, far removed from}\\ && \text{civilisation, have become shelter for}\\ && \text{dangerous terrorists.} \\  & \text{Q} & \text{This same quality, however, which once}\\ && \text{made Manas such a refreshing change, has}\\ && \text{now become the cause for major concern} \\  & \text{R}  &  \text{One of Manas’s greatest assets has been its}\\ && \text{seclusion from human habitation.} \\  & \text{S} & \text{Their assault on it can be gauged from the}\\ && \text{fact that venison is being sold at Rs. $3$ to $4$}\\ && \text{in the villages bordering the forest.}\\  & \text{T} & \text{Armed with sophisticated, as well as crude}\\ && \text{home-made weapons, they have total}\\ && \text{disregard for wildlife.} \end{array}$

Which of the following should come second in the sequence?

• A. $S$
• B. $T$
• C. $P$
• D. $Q$

Answer 1

Option D is the right answer.

The correct sequence is: RQPTS

• R:  One of Manas’s greatest assets has been its seclusion from human habitation.
• Q:  This same quality, however, which once made Manas such a refreshing change, has now become the cause for major concern.
• P:  The deep, deciduous forests and the patches of tall grassland, far removed from civilisation, have become shelter for dangerous terrorists.
• T:  Armed with sophisticated, as well as crude home-made weapons, they have total disregard for wildlife.
• S:  Their assault on it can be gauged from the fact that venison is being sold at Rs. 3 to 4in the villages bordering the forest.