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: One of the most widely spread bad habits P. which is now smoked or chewed by men Q. and even by children R. often by women S. is the use of tobacco S₆: almost all over the world.
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S introduces the habit, P and R describe its widespread use, Q ends with a surprising extension to children. 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).