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UPSC CDS 1 2023 English Paper

Question : 82 of 120

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Direction: The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options each suggesting a sequence of the sentences. Identify the most appropriate option.

S1 : Consider the potential effect of just a small increase in the earth's atmospheric temperature.

S6 : If the sea level rose only a few feet, dozens of coastal cities would be destroyed and life would change utterly.

P : Some deserts might anyway bloom.

Q : But lands now fertile might turn to deserts, and many hot climates could become uninhabitable.

R : A rise of only a few degrees could melt the polar ice caps and submerge the planet in a short time.

S : Rainfall patterns would change.

The correct sequence should be

SQPR
RQSP
RSPQ
QRSP

Validate

Solution:

Concept:

The paragraph discusses the potential consequences of a small rise in Earth's atmospheric temperature. The sentences must be arranged logically to show a clear progression from cause to effects.

Explanation:

S1 introduces the idea of a small temperature increase.

Sentence R directly follows S1 because it explains a major consequence: melting polar ice caps and possible submersion.

Sentence S then describes a secondary effect: changing rainfall patterns.

Sentence P adds a contrasting possibility: some deserts might bloom.

Sentence Q concludes the negative side: fertile lands could become deserts and hot climates uninhabitable.

Finally, S6 shows the ultimate impact: rising sea levels destroying coastal cities.

Thus, the logical order is R

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Answer:

RSPQ

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