Solved UPSC CDS/OTA Question
A solved UPSC CDS/OTA PYQ - decoded step-by-step.
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Directions: In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence are numbered S₁ and S₆. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts named P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in proper order. Read the sentence carefully and choose the correct order from the given options. S₁: Smoke billowed up between the plants. P. Passengers were told to be ready to quit the ship. Q. The rising gale fanned the smouldering fire. R. Everyone now knew there was a fire on board. S. Flames broke out here and there. S₆: Most people bore the shock bravely.
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Q shows the escalation, S illustrates the damage, R shows realization, P the result. The logic behind this sequence often relies on connectors (like 'but', 'so', 'because'), temporal cues (like 'then', 'after that'), or thematic build-up (general to specific or cause to effect).