Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order: "Statistics show P - figures over the last three decades Q - in several parts of India R - a steady rise in the turnout."

Introduction / Context:
This rearrangement question asks you to form a meaningful sentence using three jumbled parts labelled P, Q, and R. The base clause is "Statistics show", followed by fragments about turnout, figures, and regions of India. Your task is to find the order that produces a grammatically correct and logically flowing sentence.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Base: "Statistics show".
• P: "figures over the last three decades".
• Q: "in several parts of India".
• R: "a steady rise in the turnout".
• The sentence must present what the statistics show and then specify the time period and location.

Concept / Approach:
We must first identify the main object of "show". Statistics usually show a particular trend or pattern. Here, R ("a steady rise in the turnout") clearly names the trend. After that, we can add details about the relevant figures and timeframe (P) and then specify the region (Q). So the natural order is: "Statistics show a steady rise in the turnout figures over the last three decades in several parts of India." This corresponds to R P Q, or RPQ.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Decide what "Statistics show" should be followed by. It should be followed by the main result: "a steady rise in the turnout" (R).Step 2: After naming the trend, we need to specify what kind of data and over what period. P ("figures over the last three decades") naturally follows, describing the data and time span.Step 3: Next, we must say where this trend is observed: Q ("in several parts of India") gives the geographical context.Step 4: Combine them: "Statistics show a steady rise in the turnout figures over the last three decades in several parts of India."Step 5: This order is R P Q, which matches option RPQ.

Verification / Alternative check:
Read the full sentence after choosing RPQ: "Statistics show a steady rise in the turnout figures over the last three decades in several parts of India." The sentence flows smoothly: it presents the main finding (rise in turnout), then qualifications about the data (figures, time span), and finally the location. If we try PQR ("figures over the last three decades in several parts of India a steady rise in the turnout"), the structure becomes ungrammatical and confusing, because the main noun phrase "a steady rise" is delayed awkwardly.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• RQP: Would give "a steady rise in the turnout in several parts of India figures over the last three decades", which mangles the relationship between "figures" and "over the last three decades".
• PQR: Starting with "figures over the last three decades" directly after "Statistics show" leaves "a steady rise in the turnout" hanging at the end, destroying the natural focus of the sentence.
• QPR: Beginning with "in several parts of India" after "Statistics show" is grammatically possible but leaves the main outcome ("a steady rise in the turnout") to appear late and breaks the pattern of "show + what".
• PRQ: Also misplaces the main result and is awkward in terms of information flow.

Common Pitfalls:
Many students start with time or place phrases because they see familiar patterns like "over the last three decades" or "in several parts of India". However, the subject "Statistics" must first be followed by what they show (a trend), and only then by additional details. Always ask: "What is the main thing being said?" and place that immediately after the verb "show" or "indicate".

Final Answer:
The correct order is RPQ, giving the sentence: "Statistics show a steady rise in the turnout figures over the last three decades in several parts of India."