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 main manifestations of violence in recent times have been extremism, terrorism, assassination by bombs and bullets.
Q: In the modern world, violence has taken many forms, each signifying the evil side of man and his design to destroy the principle of equity, justice and truth.
R: Another related activity is the hijacking of aircrafts, vehicles etc.
S: A new dimension to the cult of violence has been added by the cult of kidnapping of innocent person and subsequent black mail.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e. QPSR.
- Sentence Q begins with an introduction to the main theme of the passage, that is of violence.
- Sentence P appears at second place because it specifies more information regarding the act of violence.
- Sentence S adds more information, that is newer forms/cults of violence. Since it specifies examples of violent acts it shall appear at third place.
- Sentence R will appear next as it adds 'another' example of violent acts.
This arrangement provides a sequential narrative where information gets added without losing the fluency in narration, neither does it lose the main sense/meaning of the given passage.