S1: Land is a very important resource. S6: India has a vast landmass but it is important to ensure careful planning in the utilization of its land resources. P: It is therefore an important asset that needs to be used with care and concern because it is finite in nature. Q: All over the world, land supports natural vegetation, wildlife, human life, economic activities, and communication and transport systems. R: Hence, land is of great significance for all nations. S: In consequence to all of these, careful planning of land use assumes the utmost significance.
A.Q R P S✓ Correct
B.S Q P R
C.Q P S R
D.S Q R P
Explanation
After S1 introduces land as a very important resource, Q naturally follows by elaborating: 'All over the world, land supports natural vegetation, wildlife, human life, economic activities...'. R then concludes: 'Hence, land is of great significance for all nations'. P follows with: 'It is therefore an important asset that needs to be used with care...because it is finite in nature'. Finally, S concludes: 'In consequence to all of these, careful planning of land use assumes the utmost significance', leading to S6 about India's vast landmass and need for planning. Hence the correct order is Q R P S, option (a).
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