Directions: In this section each item consists of six sentences that comprise a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences 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: In a typical Indian village today, one is certain to find groups of women talking about finance.
S6: In a society where women play significant but never-recognised roles, being a part of an SHG which gives them such financial power is indeed a matter of pride.
P: Sitting there, they might proudly introduce themselves by saying that they are members of a self-help group (SHG).
Q: Alternatively, they might lend money at reasonable interest rates to members for starting small businesses.
R: They can be seen sitting under a tree, in an abandoned school building, or in the front yard of a village resident's dilapidated home, holding thick notebooks.
S: An SHG is usually a community group of 10-12 women from similar socio-economic background who pool their financial resources for taking up joint economic activities.
- AQ S P R
- BR P S Q
- CR Q S P
- DS Q P R
Explanation
The correct order is R P S Q. S1 introduces women discussing finance; R sets the scene (sitting under a tree with thick notebooks); P has them introduce themselves as SHG members; S then defines what an SHG is (general information follows the specific mention); Q describes their lending activity; S6 concludes with the pride this financial power brings. This is option (b).