Directions : Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, chunks of which have been jumbled up. These chunks have been labelled as P, Q, Rand S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d) indicating the rearrangement of the chunks . You are required to select the most appropriate option.
India has become with time accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water the world's largest extractor of groundwater
P Q R S
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2023 CDS -1 English
Explanation:
Let's break down the options and determine which sequence makes the most sense.
- P: India has become
- Q: with time
- R: accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water
- S: the world's largest extractor of groundwater
Analyzing the given sequences:
- Option 1: PQRS
- Sequence: India has become with time the world's largest extractor of groundwater accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water.
- Explanation: This sequence suggests a logical progression of events: Over time, India has become the largest extractor.
- Option 2: PRSQ
- Sequence: India has become accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water the world's largest extractor of groundwater with time.
- Explanation: This sequence is awkward and does not clearly communicate the message.
- Option 3: QPSR
- Sequence: With time, India has become the world's largest extractor of groundwater accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water.
- Explanation: This makes a chronological and logical sense, showing a progression over time.
- Option 4: QRPS
- Sequence: With time, accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water India has become the world's largest extractor of groundwater.
- Explanation: This doesn't maintain a coherent flow of information.
Correct Answer: Option 3: QPSR
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By: Parvesh Mehta