Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, the 1st and the last (correctly ordered) sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in the proper order. Choose the correct combination among the four alternatives given.

  1. War has finally come to Baghdad, heralding one of the most decisive phases of the conflict. P. For instance, it is now clear that the intensity of the present battles, combined with the earlier daily bombardment of the city, have brought a severe humanitarian disaster in their wake. Q. Hospitals in the city are said to be under pressure from the huge number of the casualties, both military and civilian, which are flooding the wards. R. But it can prove to be decisive in more senses than one. S. It is obvious that if the US intended to win any hearts and minds in Baghdad, its task has become doubly difficult.
  2. In contrast, Basra was handled with relatively greater sophistication by the British.

  1. PSRQ

  2. RPQS

  3. QPRS

  4. SRPQ

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pronoun ‘it’ in R connects with the noun ‘the war’ in 1. P connects with Q as P introduces the medical implications by referring to ‘humanitarian disaster’ and Q follows with details about hospitals etc. S presents a statement that is opposed by the statement in 6 as is evident with the phrase ‘in contrast’.