Multiple choice

Directions: In the following item each passage consists of six sentences. The first sentence and the sixth sentence are given in the beginning. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labeled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark accordingly on the Answer Sheet.

S1 : However, the flower industry also has its share of thorns. S6: Also, there are not tax concessions from the government. P: Most companies have to individually invest in the transport, which is very costly. Q: Then there are infrastructural bottlenecks, no refrigerated transport or retail chains and warehouses to store the highly perishable commodity. R: For one, it is extremely fragmented and dominated by small players who don't have the financial muscle to expand the business. S: Ferns & Petals claims to be the only flower retailer with a multi-city presence in India. The proper sequence should be:

  1. Q S R P

  2. R P Q S

  3. Q P R S

  4. R S Q P

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence R-S-Q-P logically flows from the general problem of fragmentation (R), an exception (S), specific infrastructure issues (Q), and the resulting high costs for companies (P).