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 social group wider than the family in the social structure of the Gond community is the clan. S6: It is only the male who automatically takes the patronymic on birth, preserves it till death and it is carried forward by his children. P: The members of the clan believed that they have been descended from a common ancestor. Q: The clan among the Gonds is a unilateral group consisted of family members of which bear the same clan-name. R: The clan being patrilineal - a man passes on his clan name to his children S: The Gonds use the term 'Pari' to express their group.
RQSP
Understanding Sentence Rearrangement
Sentence rearrangement questions test your ability to understand the logical flow of ideas in a passage. You need to identify the connections between sentences to form a coherent paragraph. The first (S1) and the last (S6) sentences usually provide context and act as anchors.
Analyzing the Given Sentences
We are given the following sentences about the Gond community's social structure:
- S1: The social group wider than the family in the social structure of the Gond community is the clan.
- S6: It is only the male who automatically takes the patronymic on birth, preserves it till death and it is carried forward by his children.
- P: The members of the clan believed that they have been descended from a common ancestor.
- Q: The clan among the Gonds is a unilateral group consisted of family members of which bear the same clan-name.
- R: The clan being patrilineal - a man passes on his clan name to his children.
- S: The Gonds use the term 'Pari' to express their group.
Step-by-Step Derivation of the Sequence
S1 introduces the main topic: the clan in the Gond community. We need to find the sentence that logically follows this introduction and develops the idea of the Gond clan.
Sentence R talks about the clan being patrilineal and how a man passes on his clan name. This introduces a key characteristic of the Gond clan mentioned in S1. This seems like a strong candidate to follow S1.
- S1 \(\rightarrow\) R: S1 introduces the clan; R immediately describes its patrilineal nature and name inheritance.
Next, consider sentence Q. It defines the clan as a unilateral group whose members share the 'same clan-name'. This definition builds upon the idea introduced in R (a man passes on his name, leading to shared names within the group). So, Q logically follows R.
- R \(\rightarrow\) Q: R mentions name passing; Q defines the group based on having the 'same clan-name', a result of this passing.
Sentence S introduces the local term 'Pari' used by the Gonds for 'their group'. The group being discussed and defined is the clan (or the group described in Q). So, S can logically follow Q by providing the specific local name for the group just defined.
- Q \(\rightarrow\) S: Q defines the group; S gives the local name for this group.
Sentence P states that members of the clan believe they are descended from a common ancestor. This belief is often the basis for clan formation and shared identity. It explains the foundation of the 'group' referred to in S. So, P logically follows S.
- S \(\rightarrow\) P: S names the group; P explains the core belief of this group.
Finally, S6 provides a more detailed explanation of the patrilineal inheritance mentioned in R, specifically stating that only the male passes on the patronymic. S6 elaborates on the mechanism introduced earlier in R and brings the passage to a close by detailing this crucial aspect of clan membership.
- P \(\rightarrow\) S6: P discusses the basis of the group (common ancestor); S6 returns to the mechanism of belonging and identity (patrilineal inheritance), elaborating on R. While not a direct sequential cause-effect, S6 serves as a concluding detail reinforcing the patrilineal theme.
Thus, the most logical sequence is RQSP, connecting S1 to S6.
- S1 \(\rightarrow\) R \(\rightarrow\) Q \(\rightarrow\) S \(\rightarrow\) P \(\rightarrow\) S6
Checking the Sequence RQSP
Let's read the passage with the determined sequence:
S1: The social group wider than the family in the social structure of the Gond community is the clan.
R: The clan being patrilineal - a man passes on his clan name to his children.
Q: The clan among the Gonds is a unilateral group consisted of family members of which bear the same clan-name.
S: The Gonds use the term 'Pari' to express their group.
P: The members of the clan believed that they have been descended from a common ancestor.
S6: It is only the male who automatically takes the patronymic on birth, preserves it till death and it is carried forward by his children.
This sequence creates a coherent and logical flow of information about the Gond clan, starting from its introduction, describing its key characteristics (patrilineal, unilateral, shared name), providing its local term, explaining its basis (common ancestor), and concluding with specific details about name inheritance.
Therefore, the correct sequence is RQSP.
| Transition | Logical Connection |
|---|---|
| S1 \(\rightarrow\) R | Introduces clan \(\rightarrow\) Describes key characteristic (patrilineal) |
| R \(\rightarrow\) Q | Mentions name passing \(\rightarrow\) Defines group by shared name (result of passing) |
| Q \(\rightarrow\) S | Defines group \(\rightarrow\) Provides local term for the group |
| S \(\rightarrow\) P | Names group \(\rightarrow\) Explains underlying belief of the group |
| P \(\rightarrow\) S6 | Basis of group \(\rightarrow\) Detailed mechanism of inheritance (reinforcing R) |
Revision Table: Key Concepts
| Term | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Clan | A social group, often larger than a family, based on kinship or descent. |
| Patrilineal | Tracing kinship through the male line. Name and inheritance pass from father to children. |
| Unilateral Group | A kinship group (like a clan or lineage) formed by tracing descent exclusively through one line, either male (patrilineal) or female (matrilineal). |
| Patronymic | A name derived from the father or a paternal ancestor. |
| Common Ancestor | A person from whom two or more people or groups claim descent. Belief in a common ancestor often unifies a clan. |
Additional Information: Gond Community Social Structure
The Gond community is one of the largest indigenous groups in India, primarily residing in central India. Their social structure is traditionally based on kinship and clan systems. The clan, often called 'Pari' or 'Gotra', plays a significant role in regulating marriages (usually exogamous, meaning marriage outside one's own clan is preferred) and maintaining social order.
Understanding terms like 'patrilineal' and 'unilateral' is crucial when studying kinship systems. Patrilineal descent means membership in a kinship group is determined by tracing ancestry only through male links. A unilateral group is one where descent is traced through only one line (either male or female), as opposed to bilateral descent where both maternal and paternal lines are equally considered.
The belief in a common ancestor strengthens the unity and identity of the clan members. The passing down of the clan name or patronymic through the male line is a practical manifestation of the patrilineal system and reinforces clan identity across generations.
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Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
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Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
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Rearrange the 4 disorganized sentences P, Q, R and S to form a meaningful paragraph.
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