Question

    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: He wanted to do something to deliver the humanity

    from all such misery. He reflected on this problem for long. Q: Siddhartha was greatly touched as he saw an old man, a sick man and a dead body. R: At last on hearing some words from the mouth of a hermit which encouraged him to renounce the world, he decided to leave the palace and go into the forest for meditation. S: Before going, he had a lasting glance on his beloved wife Yashodhra and son, Rahul, who were enjoying a sound sleep at midnight.
    A PRSQ Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B RPQS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C PQRS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D QPRS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Only statement Q gives the name of the protagonist and it is the first sentence of the passage. P is the second statement and talks about what he wanted to do. S follows R and R is the third sentence. So the correct sequence is QPRS.

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