Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence of sentences. Identify the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: Cotton is one of the most important cash crops in India, and it makes India an important global player in cotton production. S6: To support the cotton industry, the Government of India regularly announces Minimum Support Price (MSP) for two basic staple groups, viz., medium staple and long staple cotton. P: Cotton sustains the livelihood of an estimated 508 million cotton farmers and 40-50 million people engaged in related activities such as cotton processing and trade. Q: India's contribution to cotton production comes from around 126 lakh hectares under cotton cultivation which is around 38 per cent of the world area. R: The country accounts for around 25 per cent of the total global fibre production. S: In the raw material consumption basket of the Indian textile industry, the proportion of cotton is around 60 per cent. The correct sequence should be
QSRP
Understanding Cotton's Importance in India
This question requires arranging four jumbled sentences (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph, given the fixed starting sentence (S1) and ending sentence (S6). The topic revolves around cotton production, its significance in India, and related aspects.
Analyzing Sentence S1: Setting the Context
S1 introduces cotton as a crucial cash crop in India and establishes the country as a significant global player in cotton production. This sentence sets the broad context for the paragraph.
Evaluating Sentence Q: India's Production Footprint
- Sentence Q states: "India's contribution to cotton production comes from around 126 lakh hectares under cotton cultivation which is around $38$ per cent of the world area."
- This sentence directly elaborates on S1 by providing specific data about India's vast cultivation area and its substantial share of the global area dedicated to cotton. It logically follows S1 by quantifying India's role as a major producer.
Examining Sentence S: Domestic Consumption Patterns
- Sentence S states: "In the raw material consumption basket of the Indian textile industry, the proportion of cotton is around $60$ per cent."
- After discussing the production scale (Q), this sentence shifts the focus to the domestic utilization of cotton, specifically within the Indian textile industry. It highlights cotton's importance within the national economy.
Assessing Sentence R: Global Fibre Contribution
- Sentence R states: "The country accounts for around $25$ per cent of the total global fibre production."
- This sentence broadens the perspective again, connecting India's role in cotton to its overall contribution to global *fibre* production. It provides a different global metric, reinforcing India's significance in the textile supply chain, following the discussion of domestic consumption.
Understanding Sentence P: Socio-Economic Impact
- Sentence P states: "Cotton sustains the livelihood of an estimated 508 million cotton farmers and 40-50 million people engaged in related activities such as cotton processing and trade."
- This sentence highlights the massive socio-economic impact of the cotton industry in India, detailing the number of farmers and people involved. Discussing the livelihoods supported by the crop logically follows the information about its scale of production and consumption.
Considering Sentence S6: Government Support Mechanisms
- Sentence S6 states: "To support the cotton industry, the Government of India regularly announces Minimum Support Price (MSP) for two basic staple groups, viz., medium staple and long staple cotton."
- This sentence serves as a conclusion by mentioning the government support provided to the cotton sector through mechanisms like MSP. It naturally follows the discussion of the crop's economic importance and the livelihoods it supports.
The Logical Sequence: QSRP Explained
Based on the analysis, the sequence QSRP provides a coherent and logical flow:
- S1 introduces India's importance in global cotton production.
- Q quantifies this importance with data on cultivation area and global share.
- S discusses the crucial role of cotton in the domestic textile industry's consumption.
- R expands on India's overall global contribution to fibre production.
- P emphasizes the significant socio-economic impact on farmers and workers.
- S6 concludes by mentioning government support for the industry.
This order progresses smoothly from India's global standing in cotton production, to its domestic usage, its broader global fibre contribution, the human element involved, and finally, the governmental support system.
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