Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of fragments of a sentence. The first fragment (1) and the last fragment (6) are in order. The other four are jumbled up and are designated as P, Q, R and S. Find out the correct sequence of these from the given alternatives. No. 1. Air India's fleet acquisition proposal P. is facing rough weather Q. over the last minute changes R. in the tender specifications S. with Airbus crying foul No. 6. favouring Boeing.

  1. S Q P R

  2. P R Q S

  3. Q R P S

  4. P S Q R
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The correct sequence forms: 'Air India's fleet acquisition proposal is facing rough weather with Airbus crying foul over the last minute changes in the tender specifications favouring Boeing.' This tells a story about a proposal (P) encountering opposition (S) due to recent modifications (Q) in technical requirements (R) that benefit one company over another. The sequence P-S-Q-R flows logically.

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