In the following question the first and the last parts of a short story are numbered 1 and 6. The remaining parts P, Q, R and S are jumbled. The passage narrates how Vinoo almost misses his train to Hyderabad. Read the passage and choose the option that gives the correct order of P, Q, R and S.

Introduction / Context:
This question presents a short narrative about Vinoo, who has to catch a five o clock train to Hyderabad. The first sentence states this plan, and the last sentence describes his relief as he settles down to enjoy the journey. You must arrange the middle parts that describe his busy schedule, drive to the station, meeting with a friend and boarding of the train.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Sentence 1 says that Vinoo was to leave for Hyderabad by the five o clock train.
• Part R states that Vinoo had a busy schedule that day and could leave the office only around 4:45 PM.
• Part Q says that he drove to the station and reached a few minutes before the train was to leave.
• Part S says that he rushed onto the platform and found his friend waiting near their compartment.
• Part P says that quickly both of them got the luggage in and the train began to move.
• Sentence 6 says that Vinoo heaved a sigh of relief and settled down to enjoy the journey.

Concept / Approach:
The story follows a clear time sequence leading up to departure: original plan, delay at office, hurried travel to the station, quick boarding, and eventual relief. We should respect the clock information and place events in chronological order, ensuring that his relief comes only after he is safely on the train.

Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: After sentence 1, which gives the scheduled departure, the next important detail is why catching the train becomes difficult. Part R explains that he leaves the office at about 4:45 PM, very close to departure time. Step 2: The next event is his journey to the station. Part Q tells us that he drives to the station and reaches only a few minutes before the train is to leave. Step 3: Once at the station, he must find his train and friend. Part S says that he rushes onto the platform and finds his friend waiting near their compartment. Step 4: Finally, part P describes how both quickly load the luggage and the train begins to move. This then leads naturally into sentence 6, where he feels relieved and settles to enjoy the journey.

Verification / Alternative check:
Read the full sequence 1 R Q S P 6. The narrative is smooth: a plan to take a train, a last minute office delay, a hurried drive, a rushed entry onto the platform, quick boarding, and then relief. Each event depends on the previous one, and the time references remain consistent with a five o clock departure.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
In PQSR and SQPR, the boarding action or meeting the friend appears before the delay at the office is even mentioned, which damages the sense of urgency. In RSQP, the order of reaching the station and boarding the train is not consistent with natural movement through space. Only RQSP keeps the real world sequence intact.

Common Pitfalls:
Candidates often ignore explicit time markers like “4:45 PM” and “a few minutes before the train was to leave”. These are strong clues. Another mistake is to treat each sentence as isolated rather than part of a continuous journey from office to train seat.

Final Answer:
The correct order of the parts is R Q S P, so the correct option is RQSP.