The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.
P: Child labour in India is the practice where children are engaged in economic activity on part time or full time basis.
Q: The practice deprives children of their childhood and is harmful to their physical and mental development.
R: Poverty, lack of good schools and growth of informal economy are considered as the most important causes of child labour in India.
S: The 2001 national census of India estimated the total number of child labour, aged 5-14, to be at 12.6 million.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. PQRS.
1. The sentence cannot start with S as no option starts with S.
2. The sentence can also not start with Q as it contains 'the practice'. It must have been mentioned about this practice earlier.
3. Out of P and R, P will be the first sentence because P contains the topic i.e. child labour while R gives the causes of child labour.
4. Only option 4 starts with P.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.