Question

Choose the correct arrangement of the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P. Consequently, governments around the world have started investing heavily in renewable energy technologies.
Q. Fossil fuels have powered industrial growth for more than a century.
R. However, growing concerns regarding climate change have highlighted their environmental costs.
S. Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power are viewed as sustainable alternatives.

• A. QRSP
• B. QRPS
• C. QSPR
• D. RQSP

Hint:

Look for linking words such as however, therefore, consequently, thus, and moreover. They often reveal the correct sequence in parajumble questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Parajumble questions test logical sequencing and coherence. The objective is to identify how ideas naturally develop within a paragraph.

Step 1: Identify the introductory sentence. Sentence Q introduces: \[ \text{Fossil Fuels} \] and their historical role. This serves as the topic sentence. Hence: \[ Q \] must come first.

Step 2: Find the contrasting statement. Sentence R begins with: \[ \text{However} \] which contrasts with the positive role mentioned in Q. Therefore: \[ Q \rightarrow R \]

Step 3: Identify the proposed solution. Sentence S introduces renewable energy as an alternative. Since environmental concerns have been raised in R, S logically follows. Thus: \[ R \rightarrow S \]

Step 4: Locate the conclusion. Sentence P begins with: \[ \text{Consequently} \] which indicates a result. Governments invest in renewable energy because renewable energy is considered a sustainable alternative. Thus: \[ S \rightarrow P \]

Step 5: Final sequence: \[ Q \rightarrow R \rightarrow S \rightarrow P \] \[ \boxed{\text{QRSP}} \] Therefore: \[ \boxed{\text{Option (A)}} \]