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Direction: Given below, 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 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 choose the correct option accordingly.
S1: The master always says, "Refuse to be miserable".
S6: This is the art of right contact in life.
P: Before you fall into self-pity and blame games, remember that responsibility comes to only those who feel responsible.
Q: Challenges are faced by the strong and courageous, and if life brings you such opportunities, then turn failures into success.
R: Life can be painful, but it need not be sorrowful.
S: If you want to be happy, find occasions to be cheerful.
The correct sequence should be:
  • a)
    RSPQ
  • b)
    QRSP
  • c)
    SQPR
  • d)
    RQSP
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
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Direction: Given below, each item consists of six sentences of a pass...
Explanation:

Understanding the Passage:
The passage talks about the importance of refusing to be miserable in life and embracing challenges with a positive attitude. It emphasizes taking responsibility for one's actions and turning failures into opportunities for success.

Sequence of Sentences:
The correct sequence of sentences should logically connect the ideas presented in the passage. Let's analyze the options provided:

a) RSPQ
- Sentence R talks about how life can be painful but does not have to be sorrowful.
- Sentence S emphasizes the importance of finding occasions to be cheerful, which connects well with the idea of not being sorrowful.
- Sentence P discusses taking responsibility before falling into self-pity and blame games.
- Sentence Q mentions facing challenges with strength and turning failures into success. This sequence flows logically and cohesively.

b) QRSP (Correct Answer)
- Sentence Q starts by talking about facing challenges with strength and courage.
- Sentence R follows by stating that life does not have to be sorrowful despite its pain.
- Sentence S emphasizes finding happiness by being cheerful.
- Sentence P then highlights the importance of taking responsibility before succumbing to self-pity.

c) SQPR and d) RQSP do not provide a logical flow of ideas compared to option b (QRSP).
Therefore, the correct sequence of sentences in the passage is QRSP.
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Direction: Given below, each item consists of six sentences of a pass...
The correct sequence is 'QRSP'.
Sentence 1 is an introduction mantra statement stating "Refuse to be miserable".
Q follows S1 which talks about challenges and opportunities and tells about how one can turn failures into success.
RS as a pair follows Q, as these talk about two aspects of life - painful or sorrowful and to be happy one needs to find occasions to be cheerful.
P at the end follows S. It gives a learning statement to the readers, stating that responsibility comes to those who feel responsible.
S6 thus is the conclusion that this is the art of right contact in life.
Thus the correct sentence order after rearrangement is "The master always says, "Refuse to be miserable". Challenges are faced by the strong and courageous, and if life brings you such opportunities, then turn failures into success. Life can be painful, but it need not be sorrowful. If you want to be happy, find occasions to be cheerful. Before you fall into self-pity and blame games, remember that responsibility comes to only those who feel responsible. This is the art of right contact in life."
Hence, the correct option is (B).
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