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UPSC CDS 2 2023 English Paper

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Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled 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: The principles of enterprise capitalism have been extended far beyond the USA through the impact of economic globalisation.

S6: Such pressures have helped to shape what is sometimes called the 'new' political economy.

P: Strong downward pressure has also been exerted on public spending, and particularly welfare budgets.

Q: Moreover the need to promote product and labour flexibility has often led to trade union activity.

R: Globalisation has promoted marketisation in a variety of ways.

S: Governments reduce tax levels in the hope of attracting 'inward' investment.

PQSR
SPQR
RPQS
RSPQ

Solution:

Concept:

Logical sequencing of sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

Explanation:

S1 introduces the spread of enterprise capitalism via globalisation.

R logically follows, stating how globalisation promoted marketisation.

S then describes a government response: reducing taxes to attract investment.

P continues with the result: downward pressure on public spending and welfare.

Q adds another consequence: need for flexibility, often affecting trade unions.

S6 concludes by linking these pressures to the 'new' political economy.

Thus the correct sequence is R → S → P → Q.

Answer:

RSPQ

(Option D).

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