S1: Although all sources of energy ultimately come from natural processes, non-renewable resources cannot be replaced naturally at the rate they are being used. S6: The sustainable use of natural resources in a manner that provides the maximum benefit of these resources to humans over a period of time can be termed as conservation. P: This will increase the time and cost of mining and once these resources are used up they cannot be replaced. Q: Hence, we must remember that though our country is rich in mineral deposits these resources are short-lived. R: Extraction of these ores through the process of mining will soon become difficult and very expensive because these minerals have to be mined from greater depths over time. S: Mineral resources can be said to be finite and non-renewable.

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.

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

Correct Answer: C. SQRP

Explanation

Sentence S establishes the finite and non-renewable nature of mineral resources. Q connects this to our country's mineral deposits. R explains the increasing difficulty of mining, and P continues by mentioning the time and cost involved, logically preceding the definition of conservation in S6.

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