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The following six sentences come from a paragraph. The first and the last sentences are given. Choose the order in which the four sentences (PQRS) should appear to complete the paragraph.

S1: Everybody thinks that this is the Age of Reason.
S6: Obviously we must re-examine the view that this is the age of Reason.
P: Reason takes a backseat at such times.
Q: The ordinary events of life seem to support this view.
R: We must therefore avoid the development of such situations.
S: But the behaviour of people in crises makes us doubt this.

The proper sequence should be:

A

RQPS

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SRQP

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C

PSRQ

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D

QSPR

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Solution

The correct option is C QSPR
Q supports the statement in S1 and so Q must follow S1. S contradicts Q and S1 and presents a different idea to consider so it must follow Q. P must follow S as it supports S. R connects the rest with S6 perfectly. So, the answer is option D.

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