Question

Go through the statements below and answer the question that follows:
P. Fast food intake for more than three times a week is associated with greater odds of atopic disorders such as asthma, eczema or rhinitis. Thus, it should be definitely and strictly controlled in children as it does no good.
Q. Regular junk food intake can lead to physical and psychological issues among children.
R. Lack of Vitamins such as A and C, and minerals such as magnesium and calcium, encourage the development of deficiency diseases and osteoporosis, as well as dental caries due to higher intake.
S. Junk food, which are rich in energy with lots of fat and sugar, are relatively low in other important nutrients such as protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
T. Emotional and self-esteem problems, along with chronic illnesses in later life due to obesity, are the issues associated with the junk food.
Which of the following combinations is the MOST logically ordered?

• A. QSRTP
• B. QRSPT
• C. TQSRP
• D. TSQRP
• E. RSQPT

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine the most logically ordered combination of statements regarding the effects of junk food, analyze each statement's content and relationship to the others:

• Q: Introduces the general idea that regular junk food intake can lead to physical and psychological issues among children. This sets the stage for the discussion.
• S: Expands on Q by explaining why junk food is problematic: it is energy-dense and nutrient-poor, lacking protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
• R: Provides specific examples of health issues due to nutrient deficiencies from junk food, such as deficiency diseases and dental caries.
• T: Discusses further negative outcomes of junk food consumption, emphasizing emotional problems and chronic illnesses related to obesity.
• P: Concludes by focusing on a specific consequence, linking fast food intake with atopic disorders, stressing the need for control among children.

Given this analysis, the most logically ordered combination of statements that effectively builds the argument from general to specific, and from causes to consequences, is QSRTP.