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    Question

    Directions : In the question given below, a set of sentences is given, which when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Arrange the sentences in the correct sequence, and answer the questions. P. This “skills gap” contributes to deepening economic inequality and insecurity. Q. Robots, software, and artificial intelligence have increased corporate profits and raised demand for skilled professionals. R. We live in a world with an ever-widening chasm between the skills of the “average” worker and the capabilities demanded by frontier technologies. S. But they replace factory, sales, and clerical workers – hollowing out the traditional middle class. T. The conventional response advocated by governments around the world, to address this issue is more and better education.

    Which of the following would be the SECOND statement

    after rearrangement?
    A P Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B R Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Q Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D S Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E T Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    RQSPT is the correct sequence. R begins the passage by establishing the subject. R tells us that we live in a world where there is a gap between the skills possessed by workers and what is needed. Q follows R. It tells us that the frontier technologies like robotics have increased corporate profits and raised the demand of skilled professionals. S follows Q. It tells us that these technologies are killing the jobs of people belonging to the middle class. P tells us that this “skill gap” is contributing to economic inequality and insecurity. T ends the passage by telling us the conventional response advocated by the government: more and better education.

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