Question

In the question below, each passage consists of six sentences. The first (S1) and sixth (S6) sentences are fixed. The middle four sentences P, Q, R, S are jumbled. Find the proper order of the four sentences.
S1: The library is a place where knowledge is preserved and shared with all.
P: Students and researchers often visit to find useful information for their studies.
Q: It houses thousands of books, journals, and digital resources on various subjects.
R: The peaceful environment helps visitors focus and absorb knowledge effectively.
S: Librarians play a crucial role in organizing and maintaining these resources.
S6: Thus, the library serves as a treasure trove of wisdom for generations.

• A. RSQP
• B. PQRS
• C. SQPR
• D. QSPR

Hint:

For para-jumbles, track pronoun references (e.g., “these resources”) and noun continuity (e.g., “visitors”) to lock relative positions before checking global coherence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identify the initial statement and follow with a definition.
S1 offers a general library description. A logical next step is to detail its contents. Sentence Q fulfills this by enumerating "books, journals, and digital resources."
\(⇒\) \underline{Q} follows S1.

Step 2: Resolve the pronoun reference "these resources."
Sentence S uses "these resources," requiring a prior introduction. Q is the only sentence that explicitly introduces resources, making S follow Q.
\(⇒\) partial order: S1 $\to$ Q $\to$ \underline{S}.

Step 3: Introduce the users and their experience.
After resources and their handling (Q, S), the next logical element is the users. Sentence P introduces "Students and researchers … visit to find useful information," naturally linking to the resources.
Sentence R refers to "visitors" and their focus due to the peaceful environment – referencing the visitors in P, therefore R must follow P.
\(⇒\) order of the middle four: Q $\to$ S $\to$ P $\to$ R.

Step 4: Conclude with S6.
With the contents (Q), management (S), users (P), and environment (R) established, S6's "Thus" provides a suitable summary.