S1: The minimum thermometer has a large bore and its fluid is colourless alcohol. S6: The daily temperature is recorded since a permanent, continuous record of temperature is desired. P. When the meniscus moves up the bore it leaves the index behind to register the lowest temperature. Q. Resetting the dumbbell of the minimum thermometer is accompanied by the action of inverting th stem until the index slides down to the meniscus. R. A tiny, dark index in the shape of a long dumbbell is placed in the bore below the top of the alcohol column. S. It is mounted horizontally and as the alcohol contracts with the decreasing temperature the meniscus of the alcohol pulls the index down.

Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences extracted from a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The sequence of the middle four sentences in each has been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

1. A. QSRP
2. B. QPRS
3. C. SQRP
4. D. SRQP ✓

Correct Answer: D. SRQP

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