Question

Rearrange the following phrases into a meaningful sentence. The beginning of the sentence has been given below. Read the options and find out which of the four combinations is correct:-
Premature greying of the workforce...
(A) on productivity and
(B) long term economic growth
(C) has a negative effect
(D) required for large economies
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D)
• B. (C), (A), (B), (D)
• C. (C), (B), (D), (A)
• D. (D), (B), (C), (A)

Hint:

When discussing a negative impact, start with the effect, then move on to the specific areas affected, and conclude with broader consequences.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Analyzing the options.
The sentence is about the effects of premature greying on the workforce.
- (C) starts by describing the impact: "has a negative effect."
- (B) follows by specifying the affected area: "long term economic growth."
- (D) explains a broader consequence: "required for large economies."
- (A) completes the effect: "on productivity an(D)"
Step 2: Conclusion. The correct order is: "Premature greying of the workforce has a negative effect on long term economic growth, required for large economies, on productivity an(D)" Thus, the correct answer is 3. (C), (B), (D), (A).
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