Question

Identify the option that has the most appropriate sequence such that a coherent paragraph is formed:
Statement:
P. At once, without thinking much, people rushed towards the city in hordes with the sole aim of grabbing as much gold as they could.
Q. However, little did they realize about the impending hardships they would have to face on their way to the city: miles of mud, unfriendly forests, hungry beasts, and inimical local lords—all of which would reduce their chances of getting gold to almost zero.
R. All of them thought that easily they could lay their hands on gold and become wealthy overnight.
S. About a hundred years ago, the news that gold had been discovered in Kolar spread like wildfire and the whole State was in raptures.
 

• A. P \(\rightarrow\) Q \(\rightarrow\) R \(\rightarrow\) S
• B. Q \(\rightarrow\) S \(\rightarrow\) R \(\rightarrow\) P
• C. S \(\rightarrow\) Q \(\rightarrow\) P \(\rightarrow\) R
• D. S \(\rightarrow\) P \(\rightarrow\) R \(\rightarrow\) Q

Hint:

When solving paragraph sequencing problems, focus on finding sentences that logically flow from one to another. Look for the sentence that introduces the context first, followed by actions, then consequences, and finally a concluding or reflective statement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The logical order of sentences for a cohesive paragraph is as follows: S: "About a hundred years ago, the news that gold had been discovered in Kolar spread like wildfire and the whole State was in raptures." This sentence establishes the historical context of the gold discovery. P: "At once, without thinking much, people rushed towards the city in hordes with the sole aim of grabbing as much gold as they could." This sentence details the immediate public response to the news. R: "All of them thought that easily they could lay their hands on gold and become wealthy overnight." This sentence elaborates on the public's optimistic, yet unfounded, expectations. Q: "However, little did they realize about the impending hardships they would have to face on their way to the city: miles of mud, unfriendly forests, hungry beasts, and inimical local lords—all of which would reduce their chances of getting gold to almost zero." This sentence introduces the unforeseen challenges and potential failure of their endeavor, concluding the narrative. Therefore, the correct sequence is S → P → R → Q.