S1: National highways connect one state with another and are of national importance. S6: These road systems are also known as primary road systems and are laid and operated under the supervision of the National Highway Authority of India. P: They are important because whereas they constitute merely two per cent of the total road networks, they nevertheless carry 40 per cent of the total road traffic. Q: The road infrastructure of the country is therefore crucial, and their construction and maintenance is of critical importance. R: They bear the load of traffic because these roads connect long distances and pass through major cities and towns. S: Since they cover the length and breadth of the nation and connect cities and towns, these highways are the primary facilitators of trade and connectivity.
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.
- A. PRSQ ✓
- B. SPQR
- C. PRQS
- D. SQRP
Correct Answer: A. PRSQ
Explanation
P begins by explaining the significance of their traffic load relative to their network percentage. R details how they bear this load. S elaborates on their reach across the nation, and Q concludes the sequence by emphasizing the crucial nature of road infrastructure, leading to S6.
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