Direction : In the following question, the 1 st and the last part of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find out which of the four combinations is correct. 1. Manipur is situated in the eastern-most corner of northeast India. P. The state shares borders with other northeast states like Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam as well as with the neighbouring country of Myanmar. Q. Its breath-taking scenic beauty makes it a tourist’s paradise. R. Due to its wealth of flora and fauna, Manipur is described as a ‘flower on lofty heights’, 'a jewel of India’ and ‘Switzerland of the East’. S. Manipur has the advantage of acting as India's 'Gateway to the East' through Moreh town, which is the only feasible land route for trade between India and Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries. 6. With about 3,268 square km of the area covered by bamboo forests, Manipur is one of India’s largest bamboo producing states and a major contributor to the country’s bamboo industry.

The correct answer is ‘PRQS’ . Key Points While arranging the parts of the passage, we should find some grammatical or contextual connections between them. Let us see how these parts of the sentence/paragraph can be arranged properly. Sentence P follows Sentence 1 as it establishes the subject matter . Hence, it'll be the first Sentence after 1 . Therefore, P follows 1 . Sentence R is the logical successor of Sentence P because it's explaining different descriptions of Manipur due to flora and fauna . Therefore, R follows P . Sentence Q is the logical successor of Sentence R because Sentence Q is directly connected to Sentence R . Therefore, Q follows R . Sentence S is the logical successor of Sentence Q because it is providing a conclusion to the context. Therefore, S follows Q . Thus, the correct order is PRQS: 1. Manipur is situated in the eastern-most corner of northeast India. P. The state shares borders with other northeast states like Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam as well as with the neighbouring country of Myanmar. R. Due to its wealth of flora and fauna, Manipur is described as a ‘flower on lofty heights’, 'a jewel of India’ and ‘Switzerland of the East’. Q. Its breath-taking scenic beauty makes it a tourist’s paradise. S. Manipur has the advantage of acting as India's 'Gateway to the East' through Moreh town, which is the only feasible land route for trade between India and Myanmar and other Southeast Asian countries. 6. With about 3,268 square km of the area covered by bamboo forests, Manipur is one of India’s largest bamboo producing states and a major contributor to the country’s bamboo industry. Additional Information Subject matter is defined as th​e topic dealt with or the subject represented in a debate, exposition, or work of art . 'Subject matter' is also explained as the thing that is being talked or written about, or used as the subject of a piece of art, etc. It is a matter presented for consideration in the discussion, thought, or study. Example: I found the film's subject matter to be quite disturbing.