In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. Rearrange all the segments to form a coherent statement.
O: population is expected to triple in
P: the next 50 years
Q: among the world’s poorest countries
R: population shrinkage in that period
S: whereas many rich countries will see
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. QOPSR.
The sentence talks about how population will grow in poorest countries and shrink in rich countries. The correct order to form a coherent statement is: QOPSR.
Q introduces the context "among the world’s poorest countries",
O and P state the prediction "population is expected to triple in the next 50 years",
S and R contrast this with the situation in rich countries "whereas many rich countries will see population shrinkage in that period".
So, the sentence reads: Among the world’s poorest countries, population is expected to triple in the next 50 years whereas many rich countries will see population shrinkage in that period.