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Para-jumble (secularism: Gandhi vs. Nehru): Reorder the sentences to contrast equal respect for all faiths with equal indifference, and warn against rejection of religion. S1 = "There is difference between Gandhiji's concept of secularism and that of Nehru's." S6 = "Instead of doing any good, such secularism can do harm." Between S1 and S6, arrange the contrast and consequence: P = "Nehru's idea of secularism was equal indifference to all religions and bothering about none of them." Q = "According to Gandhiji, all religions are equally true and each scripture is worthy of respect." R = "Such secularism which means the rejection of all religions is contrary to our culture and tradition." S = "In Gandhiji's view, secularism stands for equal respect for all religions." Choose the correct sequence of P–Q–R–S that completes the paragraph.

Difficulty: Medium

SQPR
PSQR
QSPR
PRSQ

Correct Answer: SQPR

Explanation:

Given data

S1: Announces a difference.
S & Q: Gandhi's position—equal respect; scriptures worthy of respect.
P: Nehru's stance—equal indifference.
R: Warning that rejection of religion conflicts with tradition, setting up S6.

Concept / Approach
Present Gandhi's positive framing first (S, Q), then contrast with Nehru (P), then the cultural critique (R) leading to the caution in S6.

Why alternatives fail
PSQR centers Nehru first and blurs the baseline; QSPR splits Gandhi's two linked statements; PRSQ ends with Gandhi after the critique, diluting contrast.

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