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: The basic reform they need is to change their holding structure to give them autonomy, as well as accountability, not a promise of no government interference.
Q: PSBs need systemic reform to overhaul their current decision-making structure and culture.
R: If the government does not want to free the banks from majority state ownership, it could at least put them at arm’s remove, by creating a holding company that would hold the PSB equity, appoint PSB boards and supervise their functioning.
S: It is surprising that after appointing the Banks Board Bureau, it has been given little role in reforming the PSBs.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e., QPRS.
- Sentence Q is the first sentence in the sequence. It is about the systematic reform in PSB.
- Sentence P elaborates about the reform needed and hence is the second sentence.
- Sentence R and S form a mandatory pair. R is about creating a holding company that would hold the PSB equity, appoint PSB boards, and supervises their functioning. Sentence S is about the little role in reforming the PSB and is the last sentence.