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: A certain moral code of conduct is ultimately necessary to ensure that the society does not fall prey to degeneration of values, which would lead to rampant sufferings and ultimately chaos.
Q: Society’s concerns are our concerns: anything capable of causing a detrimental impact on it in the short term or in course of time is ultimately bound to affect us and our children.
R: When we talk about social morality of any kind, what comes into play is our ability to feel for the well-being of our society.
S: It is a concern to help the society by safeguarding it from unwanted ills and malaise and ensuring its well-being that is at the root of social morality.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2, i.e. RPSQ.
- Sentence R gives readers an introduction to the context of the passage, which is about social morality. Hence, it will appear as the first sentence.
- Sentence P adds more information by talking about a moral code of conduct. As it specifies more information about the things mentioned by the previous sentence it shall follow as the second statement.
- Sentence S talks about the importance of holding such values. In other words, it provides a justification for the context presented, which is why it shall follow as the third statement.
- Sentence Q eventually wraps up the ongoing narrative by giving a bottom-line on the collective consciousness of social concerns. This can be treated as a conclusive point in this passage.
This arrangement follows a sequential narrative where information gets added wothout losing its sense/meaning and the fluency of narration is maintained as the passage progresses.