Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences extracted from a passage. The first and sixth sentence are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences in each has 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):Resources are essential for sustenance as well as for development.
(S6): Conservation does not prohibit the use of resources but emphasizes judicious and planned use of natural resources.
(P): Over-exploitation and unplanned consumption of resources for development, however, are leading to their depletion.
(Q): These consequences can be tackled by adopting resource conservation as a means to manage and save resources for a better future.
(R): Such depletion has socio-economic and environmental consequences.
(S): Conservation of resources means efficiently using resources that are needed now, without harming future prospects.
P R Q S
The correct order is "P S Q R." The sentence would be: "Resources are essential for sustenance as well as for development. (S1) Over-exploitation and unplanned consumption of resources for development, however, are leading to their depletion. (P) Conservation does not prohibit the use of resources but emphasizes judicious and planned use of natural resources. (S6) These consequences can be tackled by adopting resource conservation as a means to manage and save resources for a better future. (Q)." Explanation: - **P** begins by describing the problem of over-exploitation and unplanned use of resources. - **S** introduces the importance of conservation to avoid depletion. - **Q** highlights the need for tackling the consequences of resource depletion. - **R** discusses the socio-economic and environmental consequences. Therefore, the correct order is "P S Q R."
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