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. Farmers could no longer pay their loans and some banks were closed down.
Q. Prices dropped due to increased supply, which was followed by a drought.
R. The country was well advanced in technology and farmers increased their production levels.
S. The Great Depression in America began with overproduction and low prices in the agricultural sector.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4, i.e. SRQP.
- Sentence S talks about the Great Depression of America. This is the main theme of the passage and hence will become the first statement.
- Sentence R begins the story/evenrt with an utopian sense where farmers were doing well. As it progresses the narrative this statement shall appear at second place.
- Sentence Q begins the dystopian perspective when the prices stopped dropping and the situation worsened. As a twist in plot, this will appear as the third statement.
- Sentence P adds more information to this event by further detailing the dystopian perspective presented by the previous statement. So, it shall appear as the following statement.
This arrangement follows a sequential manner where the information/details get added without losing any primary sense/meaning as the passage progresses ahead.