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: All these ensure that the world we live in grows a new skin every few years.
Q: These influences do, of course, work on humankind but they have the greatest impact on that section of society which is on the threshold of discovery-discovery of the self, of life and of living.
R: The life and times of two generations cannot be identical or even similar, thanks to modern research, progress in science, faster and easier communications and even distasteful things like inflation and population explosion.
S: These changes in due course affect our thinking and influence our attitudes, expectations, behavioural patterns and values.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2, i.e. RPSQ.
- Sentence R gives readers the main theme of the passage, which is the eternally transitional phase of life along with the passing of genereations.
- Sentence P adds a metaphor to the sense made by the previous statement. So, as an addition or extension of detail this statement shall appear at second place.
- Sentence S again talks about the changes/transitions, but with greater detail, So, it will appear at third place.
- Sentence Q talks about the overall influences that work on human-life. This point can be treated as a conclusive one and hence make this statement liable to appear at fourth place.
This arrangement provides a sequential flow of narration. The information/details get added or included till the end without losing any sense of meaning or the fluency of narration as it progresses.