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: This would bring a sense of closure to an issue that has seen about two decades of wrangling.
Q: By clearing the path for 49 percent foreign investment in Air India (AI), the Centre has finally decided to push ahead on its privatisation.
R: While the parliamentary standing committee on AI privatisation is yet to express its views, a sort of political consensus appears to be close at hand.
S: There cannot be a more opportune time to push ahead with disinvestment; this, ironically, is despite the fact that the airline has improved its operational performance.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e., QPRS.
- Sentence Q is about privatization and is the first sentence as it gives the paragraph an introduction. Sentence P starts with this which indicates privatization in the first sentence, hence, it is the second sentence.
- Sentence R is about the political consensus on the privatization of AI, hence, it is the third sentence in sequence and sentence S states that there cannot be a convenient time to push ahead of the disinvestment despite the operational performance. Hence, S is the last sentence.