In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence of sentences. Identify the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
S1: Union finance ministry announced a series of concessions to trade and industry last month.
S6: Manufacturers "feel that prices of certain components may not be brought down because of the imposition of a 30 per cent duty where there was none earlier.
P: Together, these will result in a loss of revenue of Rs. 100 crore to the exchequer.
Q: Earlier, these were attracting customs duty varying from zero to 100 per cent.
R: The chunk of the relief of Rs. 60 crore has gone to the electronics industry.
S: Raw materials and piece parts now carry customs duty of 30 per cent and 40 per cent ad valorem respectively.
- ARSQP
- BPRSQ
- CSQPR
- DQPRS
Explanation
S1 announces the finance ministry's concessions. R specifies where the chunk of relief, Rs 60 crore, went: the electronics industry. S details the new 30 and 40 per cent duties. Q contrasts these with the earlier duties of zero to 100 per cent ('these' = the raw materials and parts in S). P then totals the Rs 100 crore revenue loss, with 'Together, these' summing up the whole package just before S6 gives the manufacturers' reaction. Hence (a) RSQP is correct.