Solved UPSC CDS/OTA Question
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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: Ramani is a student of medicine. P. The hopes of millions of cancer patients and doctors rest on his research. Q. But, of late he has become a drug addict. R. He is doing research in cancer. S. He has already done very useful work in this field, and is hopeful of finding a solution to this disease. S₆: This addiction has been increasing day by day, and has started affecting his work.
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The sequence is R → S → P → Q. It starts by introducing Ramani’s research in cancer (R), then highlights his past achievements and hopefulness (S). Next, it emphasizes the importance of his work for millions (P), and finally, it presents the problem of his addiction affecting his research (Q, expanded in S₆). This order maintains a logical flow from background → achievements → significance → emerging problem.