Multiple choice

Directions: In the question, the first and the last sentences are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence is split into four parts lablelled P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the parts and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

(1) Most people are afraid of snakes. (P) There may be some truth in this theory, because monkeys have a deep, instinctive fear of pythons and other tree snakes. (Q) But this fear is as irrational as the fear of ghosts. (R) Any way, snakes have been feared and hated for thousands of years. (S) The fear of snakes, according to some biologists, may be an instinct passed on to us by our ancestors. (6) In the literature of many countries the snake is regarded as the symbol of evil.

  1. P, Q, R and S

  2. Q, P, S and R

  3. R, Q, S and P

  4. Q, S, P and R
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 Statement P talks of a theory. A theory is being mentioned in statement S. Therefore, P follows S. So options 1 and 2 are eliminated. Statement 1 talks about a fear of snakes which is referred to in statement Q. Hence, the correct sequence would be option 4.

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