Question

Identify the option that has the most appropriate sequence such that a coherent paragraph is formed:
Statement:
P. At once, without thinking much, people rushed towards the city in hordes with the sole aim of grabbing as much gold as they could.
Q. However, little did they realize about the impending hardships they would have to face on their way to the city: miles of mud, unfriendly forests, hungry beasts, and inimical local lords—all of which would reduce their chances of getting gold to almost zero.
R. All of them thought that easily they could lay their hands on gold and become wealthy overnight.
S. About a hundred years ago, the news that gold had been discovered in Kolar spread like wildfire and the whole State was in raptures.
 

• A. P \(\rightarrow\) Q \(\rightarrow\) R \(\rightarrow\) S
• B. Q \(\rightarrow\) S \(\rightarrow\) R \(\rightarrow\) P
• C. S \(\rightarrow\) Q \(\rightarrow\) P \(\rightarrow\) R
• D. S \(\rightarrow\) P \(\rightarrow\) R \(\rightarrow\) Q

Hint:

When solving paragraph sequencing problems, focus on finding sentences that logically flow from one to another. Look for the sentence that introduces the context first, followed by actions, then consequences, and finally a concluding or reflective statement.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The correct sequence of sentences to form a coherent paragraph is: S: "About a hundred years ago, the news that gold had been discovered in Kolar spread like wildfire and the whole State was in raptures." This sentence introduces the context of the gold discovery, setting up the paragraph.
P: "At once, without thinking much, people rushed towards the city in hordes with the sole aim of grabbing as much gold as they could." This sentence follows, describing the reaction of the people upon hearing the news.
R: "All of them thought that easily they could lay their hands on gold and become wealthy overnight." This continues the description of the people's naive thinking about the gold rush.
Q: "However, little did they realize about the impending hardships they would have to face on their way to the city: miles of mud, unfriendly forests, hungry beasts, and inimical local lords—all of which would reduce their chances of getting gold to almost zero." This final sentence adds a twist by describing the hardships the people would face, bringing the paragraph to a conclusion.
Thus, the correct sequence is S → P → R → Q.