The following sentences form a paragraph. They are numbered a P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and choose the alternative that arranges them in a correct order. P. This has led to a fall in value of the foreign reserves and also faces frequent disturbance during the rise in crude oil prices. Q. India is dependent on imports of petroleum, where around 82 percent of its crude oil requirement is derived from the Middle East. R. The rising number of automobiles has also raised the increase in consumption, where the crude oil import volume amounted to approximately 217 million metric tons during the year 2018. S. In order to contain the rise, the government and other economic experts have raised the cause of the bio-fuel as a replacement for the crude oil. Correct Answer QRPS We cannot have R as the first sentence as it provides additional information (the word also has been used). S cannot be used because it starts with the clause 'in order to contain the rise'. So, we can eliminate options R and S. We are left with options Q and P. P seems like the conclusion of an argument which is preceded by another sentence. Hence, the first sentence is Q. R builds up on the point of consumption of crude oil. Hence, it is the second sentence. P follows S to describe the effect of the rise in crude oil prices. Hence, the last sentence is S. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4 (QRPS is the most logical sequence). Corrected passage: India is dependent on imports of petroleum, where around 82 percent of its crude oil requirement is derived from the Middle East.The rising number of automobiles has also raised the increase in consumption, where the crude oil import volume amounted to approximately 217 million metric tons during the year 2018. This has led to a fall in value of the foreign reserves and also faces frequent disturbance during the rise in crude oil prices. In order to contain the rise, the government and other economic experts have raised the cause of the biofuel as a replacement for the crude oil. TIP – Note here that a simple method of elimination can save a candidate’s time in attempting the question. Sometimes, such opportunities (when grabbed) can help the candidate to manage time effectively.