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Directions : In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the four sentences in the middle, labelled as P, Q, R, and S, has been jumbled. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four jumbled sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

S1: In an economic sense, feudalism refers to a kind of system of agricultural production.
S6: Thus, feudalism went beyond economic aspects to cover the social and political aspects of life as well.
P: In fact, the latter cultivated their own land as well as that of the lord.
Q: It is based on the relationship between lords and peasants, who worked on the former's land.
R: They also had judicial control over the peasants.
S: The peasants also performed other labour for the lords, who in exchange provided military protection.

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CDS 2 2026 Maths Question Paper (13-Sep-2026)
The correct answer is
QSPR

Understanding the Passage Structure

The question presents a passage where the first sentence (S1) and the last sentence (S6) are fixed. The task is to arrange the four jumbled sentences (P, Q, R, S) to form a coherent paragraph.

Analyzing the Jumbled Sentences

  • S1: Introduces feudalism as an economic system of agricultural production.
  • Q: Defines the core relationship: lords and peasants working the lord's land. This logically follows S1.
  • S: Mentions peasants performing "other labour" for lords in exchange for "military protection". This expands on the peasant's duties and lord's reciprocal role.
  • P: States peasants "cultivated their own land as well as that of the lord". This details the scope of agricultural work, including personal subsistence.
  • R: Mentions lords having "judicial control over the peasants", introducing a social/political dimension.
  • S6: Concludes that feudalism extended to social and political aspects.

Sequencing the Sentences

The goal is to create a logical flow from the economic definition to broader social and political aspects.

  1. S1: Sets the context - economic system.
  2. Q: Explains the basic lord-peasant relationship and work on lord's land.
  3. S: Adds details about additional peasant labour and lord's protection, expanding the economic/military exchange.
  4. P: Clarifies the extent of cultivation, including peasants' own land, which is crucial for their sustenance and ability to provide services. This sentence details the agricultural scope.
  5. R: Introduces the lords' judicial power, shifting towards social/political control.
  6. S6: Provides a concluding summary, linking the economic, social, and political aspects.

Therefore, the correct sequence of the jumbled sentences is QSPR.

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