The correct answer is option (C):
SPRQ
The correct answer is SPRQ. Here's the reasoning:
The passage is about the responsibilities of managers.
* **S (Managers must lead by example; they should not be averse to giving a hand in manual work, if required):** This sentence establishes the main topic – the role of managers and how they should lead. This is a good starting point as it introduces the overall idea.
* **P (They should also update their competence to guide their subordinates):** This sentence directly follows from S. It explains what managers should do related to leading by example (as mentioned in S), i.e., managers should improve their competence to guide their subordinates. "They" refers back to the managers introduced in S.
* **R (This would be possible only if they keep in regular touch with):** This sentence explains how the managers could improve their competence mentioned in P. "This" refers to updating their competence.
* **Q (New processes, machines, instruments, gauges, systems and gadgets):** This sentence describes what the managers would need to keep in touch with as mentioned in R to stay updated.
Therefore, SPRQ logically flows, creating a coherent and meaningful passage.
The other options don't make logical sense because:
* Starting with P (They should also update…) immediately is disjointed, not providing context.
* Starting with R (This would be possible only…) presupposes something to refer to, lacking prior information to make sense.
* Starting with S works well.
* Starting with Q (New processes…) is also disjointed, lacking any context about why these are even being discussed.