‘Q’ will be the first part of the given sequence as it is in continuation with the previous statement which is clearly indicatedfrom the words, ‘The first’. ‘R’ will follow next as it is in continuationwith the previous statement which is clearly indicated from the words, ‘The next’. ‘S’ will come next as it refers back to the previous statements and takes the points further which is clear from the words, ‘It was only a’. ‘P’ will follow logically as it takes about the subjects of the previous statements. Hence, QRSP is thecorrect sequence. Thus, option (b) is correct.