CDS 2026 · PYQ · Sentence Ordering / Para Jumbles · medium
S1: The word science originates from the Latin verb Scientia meaning "to know". S6: By the middle of the twentieth century, science had become a truly international enterprise, with many cultures and countries contributing to its rapid growth. P: Science, in a broad sense, is as old as the human species. Q: From the sixteenth century onwards, great strides were also made in science in Europe. R: The early civilisations of Egypt, India, China, Greece, Mesopotamia and many others made vital contributions to its progress. S: The Sanskrit word Vijñāna and the Arabic word Ilm convey a similar meaning, namely knowledge.
A.QPRS
B.SPRQ✓ Correct
C.SQRP
D.SQPR
Explanation
The logical sequence is: S1 introduces the Latin origin of 'science'. S (Sanskrit and Arabic equivalents) naturally follows, extending the etymology discussion to other languages. P broadens the scope by noting science is as old as humanity. R provides historical examples (early civilizations contributed to it). Q then advances chronologically to the sixteenth century European developments, leading naturally to S6 about the twentieth century. Hence SPRQ is correct.
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