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: The head of the family returned home from office. P. Wife told that there was no coffee powder. Q. Wife again told that there was no milk either. R. Husband wanted at least a cup of tea. S. He wanted a cup of coffee. S₆: Husband told finally that a glass of water was enough.
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S sets the request, P gives first denial, R another, Q ends with resignation. 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).