This question asks us to arrange four jumbled sentences (P, Q, R, S) into a coherent passage, given the starting sentence (S1) and the ending sentence (S6). The passage discusses the history of Manipur.

Let's look at the sentences:

• S1: Manipur has a long and glorious history from before the beginning of the Christian Era.
• S6: Manipur regained its independence in 1947 and merged into Indian Union in 1949.
• P: Then, Manipur came under the British rule in 1891.
• Q: The independence and sovereignty remained uninterrupted until the Burmese invasion and occupation for around seven years in the first quarter of the 19th century (1819-1826).
• R: The political history of Manipur could be traced back to 33 AD with the coronation of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba.
• S: After Pakhangba, a number of kings ruled over the Kingdom of Manipur.

Our goal is to find the correct sequence of P, Q, R, and S that logically follows S1 and leads to S6. S1 introduces the long history of Manipur. We need to find a sentence among P, Q, R, S that naturally continues this introduction by providing a specific early historical point.

Step 1: Connect S1 to the next sentence.

S1 mentions a long history from before the Christian Era. Sentence R provides a specific early date (33 AD) and an event (coronation of Pakhangba) which fits perfectly as the beginning of the detailed history after the general statement in S1. Thus, R is likely the first sentence in the sequence.

Sequence starts with: R

Step 2: Find the sentence that follows R.

R introduces King Pakhangba. Sentence S starts with "After Pakhangba," which clearly indicates that it follows R, describing what happened after the period mentioned in R. S talks about a number of kings ruling.

Sequence so far: RS

Step 3: Find the sentence that follows S.

S describes a period where many kings ruled. Sentence Q talks about uninterrupted independence "until the Burmese invasion" in the early 19th century. This period of uninterrupted independence aligns with the rule of the kings mentioned in S. The Burmese invasion marks a break in this independence, setting the stage for later events. Therefore, Q logically follows S.

Sequence so far: RSQ

Step 4: Find the sentence that follows Q and leads to S6.

Q describes the Burmese invasion (1819-1826) which interrupted independence. Sentence P says, "Then, Manipur came under the British rule in 1891." The word "Then" suggests a subsequent event in the historical timeline. British rule (1891) came after the period of the Burmese invasion (1819-1826). This establishes a clear chronological link between Q and P. Finally, S6 talks about regaining independence in 1947, which happened after British rule ended.

Sequence so far: RSQP

Step 5: Verify the complete sequence.

Let's read the passage with the RSQP sequence:

• S1: Manipur has a long and glorious history from before the beginning of the Christian Era.
• R: The political history of Manipur could be traced back to 33 AD with the coronation of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba.
• S: After Pakhangba, a number of kings ruled over the Kingdom of Manipur.
• Q: The independence and sovereignty remained uninterrupted until the Burmese invasion and occupation for around seven years in the first quarter of the 19th century (1819-1826).
• P: Then, Manipur came under the British rule in 1891.
• S6: Manipur regained its independence in 1947 and merged into Indian Union in 1949.

This sequence forms a clear, chronological, and logical narrative about the history of Manipur, starting from ancient times, going through periods of rule by kings, interruptions to independence, British rule, and finally regaining independence.

The correct sequence of the jumbled sentences is RSQP.

Let's check the given options:

• Option 1: RSPQ (Incorrect - Q should come before P)
• Option 2: PQRS (Incorrect - Does not follow chronological order)
• Option 3: RSQP (Correct - Matches our deduced sequence)
• Option 4: QPRS (Incorrect - Does not follow chronological order)

The sequence RSQP is the most appropriate option.

Revision Table: Manipur History Sentence Arrangement

Additional Information: Manipur Historical Context

Sentence reordering questions often rely on understanding chronological order, cause and effect, and linking words or phrases. In this passage about Manipur's history, the timeline is crucial:

• Early history starting 33 AD (R)
• Period under kings (S)
• Burmese invasion (1819-1826) interrupts independence (Q)
• British rule (1891) (P)
• Regaining independence (1947) (S6)

Understanding these historical markers helps in correctly sequencing the sentences. The phrase "After Pakhangba" links R and S. The description in Q logically follows the period of rule by kings described in S. The word "Then" in P signifies a subsequent event, and British rule indeed followed the period of the Burmese invasion. S6 concludes the passage with the modern period.