GATE EC 2025 Set 1 — Question 6
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Identify the option that has the most appropriate sequence such that a coherent paragraph is formed:
P. Over time, such adaptations lead to significant evolutionary changes with the potential to shape the development of new species.
Q. In natural world, organisms constantly adapt to their environments in response to challenges and opportunities.
R. This process of adaptation is driven by the principle of natural selection, where favorable traits increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction.
S. As environments change, organisms that can adapt their behavior, structure and physiology to such changes are more likely to survive.
P. Over time, such adaptations lead to significant evolutionary changes with the potential to shape the development of new species.
Q. In natural world, organisms constantly adapt to their environments in response to challenges and opportunities.
R. This process of adaptation is driven by the principle of natural selection, where favorable traits increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction.
S. As environments change, organisms that can adapt their behavior, structure and physiology to such changes are more likely to survive.
Correct answer
(B) Q arrow S arrow R arrow P
Solution
Let's analyze the statements to find a logical flow:
(A) P Q R S: Starts with a consequence (P) before introducing the topic (Q).
(B) Q S R P: This matches our logical flow.
(C) R S Q P: Starts with a mechanism (R) before introducing the topic (Q).
(D) S P R Q: Disjointed flow.The final answer is .
- Q introduces the main topic: organisms constantly adapt to their environments.
- S elaborates on Q by explaining why adaptation is important: organisms that adapt are more likely to survive as environments change.
- R explains the mechanism behind this adaptation and survival: the process is driven by natural selection, where favorable traits increase survival and reproduction.
- P describes the long-term consequence of these adaptations: they lead to significant evolutionary changes and new species.
(A) P Q R S: Starts with a consequence (P) before introducing the topic (Q).
(B) Q S R P: This matches our logical flow.
(C) R S Q P: Starts with a mechanism (R) before introducing the topic (Q).
(D) S P R Q: Disjointed flow.The final answer is .
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