In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts-P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find the most logical order of the parts between 1 and 6.
Agriculture is the backbone of our economy.
P: Farmers work hard despite unpredictable weather.
Q: They grow crops that feed the nation.
R: Yet, they face several challenges.
S: Modern technology can support better yield.
6. Ensuring farmer welfare is national duty.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Answer: 1 – P – Q – R – S – 6
Logical flow:
1. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy. → Opening statement.
P. Farmers work hard despite unpredictable weather. → Introduces 'Farmers' (the noun that 'They' in the next part will refer to).
Q. They grow crops that feed the nation. → 'They' = Farmers (from P); continues describing their positive contribution.
R. Yet, they face several challenges. → 'Yet' signals a contrast — shifts from positive (Q) to problems.
S. Modern technology can support better yield. → Offers a solution to the challenges raised in R.
6. Ensuring farmer welfare is national duty. → Natural concluding statement — ties everything together with a call to action.
Exam-speed trick:
- Track pronoun antecedents ('They' needs a noun before it — here 'Farmers' from P).
- Spot contrast/transition words ('Yet,' 'However,' 'But') — these almost always follow a positive point and introduce a problem.
- The part offering a solution (S) naturally comes right before the conclusion.