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Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationshipofthe second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

S1: Indians have been emigrating to countries across the world for centuries.
S2: The Indian diaspora is a model of success across the world.
The second sentence:

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is a logical consequence of the first

Analyzing the Sentences: Emigration and Diaspora Success

This question asks us to determine the relationship between two statements about Indians and their presence in other countries.

Understanding Sentence 1 (S1)

S1: "Indians have been emigrating to countries across the world for centuries."

  • This sentence states a historical fact: people from India have been moving to other nations over a very long period, spanning many hundreds of years.
  • It focuses on the act of emigration (moving out) and its long duration.

Understanding Sentence 2 (S2)

S2: "The Indian diaspora is a model of success across the world."

  • This sentence describes the current situation of people of Indian origin living abroad (the Indian diaspora).
  • It characterizes this group as being highly successful globally.

Connecting S1 and S2: The Logical Relationship

Now, let's examine how S2 relates to S1:

  • Historical Foundation (S1): The fact that Indians have been emigrating for centuries (S1) means that large communities of people of Indian origin have had time to establish themselves in various countries.
  • Development Over Time: This long period allows for generations to be born abroad, build businesses, excel in professions, contribute to society, and integrate into different cultures.
  • Outcome (S2): The success described in S2 ("a model of success") is a plausible outcome that can arise from sustained presence and effort over centuries, as established by the historical emigration mentioned in S1.
  • Causality: While S1 doesn't guarantee success for every individual, the long-term, widespread emigration provides the necessary population base and timeframe for a significant portion of the diaspora to achieve notable success globally. Therefore, the success of the diaspora (S2) can be seen as a logical result or consequence stemming from the historical emigration (S1).

S2 explains a potential and observed result of the long-term process described in S1. It doesn't simply repeat S1, dispute it, or exist independently; it logically follows from the premise of centuries of emigration.

Conclusion on Co-relationship

Based on the analysis, the second sentence (S2), highlighting the success of the Indian diaspora, is a logical consequence that stems from the historical reality described in the first sentence (S1), which points to centuries of Indian emigration across the globe.

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