S1: The Great Depression was a period of unemployment, low profits, low prices of goods, high poverty and a stand-still trade market that affected the entire world. S6: Most notably among these was the New Deal, which involved large scale federal relief programmes, aid to agriculture, support for labour unions, etc. P: It began around 1929 and lasted till the mid-1930s. Q: Though the stock market crash of 1929 did not cause the Depression, it certainly increased the difficulty of recovery. R: The worst hit sectors were heavy industry, agriculture, mining and logging. S: The Depression ended in 1935 and led to major political initiatives.
A.Q P R S
B.S Q P R
C.P R Q S✓ Correct
D.S Q R P
Explanation
After S1 introduces the Great Depression, P naturally follows with the dates 'It began around 1929 and lasted till the mid-1930s'. R then identifies the worst-hit sectors. Q then notes the role of the stock market crash. Finally, S concludes with 'The Depression ended in 1935 and led to major political initiatives', leading to S6 about the New Deal. Hence the correct order is P R Q S, option (c).
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