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UPSC CDS 2 2020 English Paper

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Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first sentences in each sentence are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labeled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.

S1: Hormones have several functions in the body.

S6: The two hormones together regulate the glucose level in the blood.

P: They help to maintain the balance of biological activities in the body.

Q: Insulin is released in response to the rapid rise in blood glucose level.

R: On the other hand hormone glucagon tends to increase the glucose level in the blood.

S: The role of insulin in keeping the blood glucose level within the narrow limit is an example of this function.

The correct sequence should be:

P, S, R, Q
R, S, P, Q
S, R, Q, P
Q, R, S, P

Solution:

Concept:

The four sentences must form a logical sequence between the given first and last sentences.

Explanation:

Sentence

P

introduces the general function of hormones — maintaining balance.

Sentence

S

gives a specific example: insulin's role in controlling blood glucose.

Sentence

R

then introduces another hormone, glucagon, which has the opposite effect.

Sentence

Q

explains when insulin is released, linking back to

S

and

R

.

This order leads naturally to

S6

about both hormones regulating glucose together.

Answer:

The correct sequence is P, S, R, Q.

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