GATE EC 2024 Set 1 — Question 6

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyNarrative SequencingVerbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Narrative Sequencing

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Question

Sequence the following sentences (P, Q, R, S) in a coherent passage: P: Shifu’s student exclaimed, “Why do you run since the bull is an illusion?” Q: Shifu said, “Surely my running away from the bull is also an illusion.” R: Shifu once proclaimed that all life is illusion. S: One day, when a bull gave him chase, Shifu began running for his life.

Correct answer (C) RSPQ Solution To form a coherent passage, we look for logical flow: 1. R is the introductory sentence that establishes Shifu's core philosophy: "Shifu once proclaimed that all life is illusion." 2. S introduces a specific event that seems to contradict this philosophy: "One day, when a bull gave him chase, Shifu began running for his life." 3. P follows with the student's observation and question based on the earlier proclamation: "Shifu’s student exclaimed, 'Why do you run since the bull is an illusion?'" 4. Q concludes the passage with Shifu's witty response that reconciles his actions with his philosophy: "Shifu said, 'Surely my running away from the bull is also an illusion.'" The logical sequence is R-S-P-Q . Therefore, the correct option is (C). Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) RSPQ Solution To form a coherent passage, we look for logical flow: 1. R is the introductory sentence that establishes Shifu's core philosophy: "Shifu once proclaimed that all life is illusion." 2. S introduces a specific event that seems to contradict this philosophy: "One day, when a bull gave him chase, Shifu began running for his life." 3. P follows with the student's observation and question based on the earlier proclamation: "Shifu’s student exclaimed, 'Why do you run since the bull is an illusion?'" 4. Q concludes the passage with Shifu's witty response that reconciles his actions with his philosophy: "Shifu said, 'Surely my running away from the bull is also an illusion.'" The logical sequence is R-S-P-Q . Therefore, the correct option is (C).

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