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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: The peacock is India's national bird.
S2: The Great Indian Bustard is the state bird of Rajasthan.
The second sentence:

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provides additional information to what is contained in the first

Analyzing Sentence S1: India's National Bird

Sentence 1 (S1) establishes a key fact: The peacock is India's national bird. This statement identifies a specific bird species and its designation as a symbol for the entire country.

Understanding Sentence S2: Rajasthan's State Bird

Sentence 2 (S2) presents a related but distinct piece of information: The Great Indian Bustard is the state bird of Rajasthan. This identifies a different bird species and its specific designation within one particular state of India, Rajasthan.

Examining the Relationship Between S1 and S2

To determine how S2 relates to S1, we consider the following points:

  • Topic Relevance: Both sentences focus on birds designated with official status within India, one at the national level and the other at the state level.
  • Information Nature: S1 declares a national symbol. S2 declares a state symbol. These are different categories of official recognition.
  • Absence of Contradiction: S2 does not contradict S1. The fact that the peacock is the national bird does not conflict with the Great Indian Bustard being the state bird of Rajasthan.
  • Additionality of Information: S2 expands on the theme of official birds in India by providing information specific to a state. It adds another layer of detail about bird designations within the country, complementing the national information in S1.
  • Information Escalation: S2 does not escalate the information from S1; rather, it specifies information at a different, regional level.

Determining the Co-relationship

Based on the analysis, Sentence 2 provides factual information about a state bird, which is relevant to the broader topic of official birds in India mentioned in Sentence 1. It adds specific details about a regional designation, thereby offering additional information rather than contradicting or reducing the scope of the first sentence.

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