Directions : In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options each suggesting a sequence of the sen tences . Identify the most appropriate option.
S1 : Gregor Johann Mendel was born on July 22, 1822 in Austria.
S6 : Based on his experiments on a total of seven characteristics in garden pea, he established Law of Segregation and Law of Independent Assortment.
P : His pioneering work laid the foundation of science of genetics and therefore, he is known as the 'Father of Genetics'.
Q : There he was exposed to the lab facilities and got interested in research and teaching.
R : In 1843, Mendel began studying even while being a monk at St. Thomas Monastery in Brno.
S : His experiments focussed on cross-breeding of pea plants and gathering data on the variations of several generations.
The correct sequence should be
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Explanation:
- P: Mendel's foundational work laid the basis for genetics, earning him the title "Father of Genetics."
- Q: Mendel's interest in research and teaching took root after gaining access to lab facilities.
- R: In 1843, Mendel's educational journey progressed as a monk at St. Thomas Monastery in Brno.
- S: His research involved cross-breeding peas, examining variations across generations.
Explanation
- Option 3 (PRQS): Begins with his foundational work (P), then his education as a monk (R), his lab exposure (Q), and finally his experiments (S).
- Correct sequence:PRQS.
The actual paragraph should be
Gregor Johann Mendel was born on July 22, 1822 in Austria. His pioneering work laid the foundation of science of genetics and therefore, he is known as ‘father of genetics’. In 1843, Mendel began studying even while being a monk at St. Thomas Monastery in Brno. There he was exposed to the lab facilities and got interested in research and teaching. His experiments focussed on cross-breeding of pea plants and gathering data on the variations for several generations. Based on his experiments on a total of seven characteristics in garden pea, he established Law of segregation and Law of independent assortment.
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By: Parvesh Mehta