S1: The word science originates from the Latin verb Scientia meaning "to know".<br>S6: By the middle of the twentieth century, science had become a truly international enterprise, with many cultures and countries contributing to its rapid growth.<br>P: Science, in a broad sense, is as old as the human species.<br>Q: From the sixteenth century onwards, great strides were also made in science in Europe.<br>R: The early civilisations of Egypt, India, China, Greece, Mesopotamia and many others made vital contributions to its progress.<br>S: The Sanskrit word Vijnana and the Arabic word Ilm convey a similar meaning, namely knowledge.

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 four sentences in the middle, labelled as P, Q, R, and S, has been jumbled. You are required to find the <strong>PROPER SEQUENCE</strong> of the four jumbled sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. QPRS
  2. B. SPRQ ✓
  3. C. SQRP
  4. D. SQPR

Correct Answer: B. SPRQ

Explanation

S1 introduces the etymology of the word science, which is logically followed by S explaining similar terms in other languages. P, R, and Q then sequentially outline the historical progress of science leading up to the 20th century in S6.

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