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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.  P: Chennai and its sprawl extending to two neighbouring districts should return to the traditional wisdom of creating tanks and lakes for water storage, and rejuvenating old silted ones, in order to harvest the floods and replenish depleted groundwater.  Q: The finding from one study in 2013 shows that 27 tanks have totally disappeared and another 400 have lost almost their entire capacity. R: This underscores the need to revive such natural sponges.  S: Inviting the community to monitor the health of the tanks and lakes can keep out encroachers, who are often protected by patron-politicians. 

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.  P: Chennai and its sprawl extending to two neighbouring districts should return to the traditional wisdom of creating tanks and lakes for water storage, and rejuvenating old silted ones, in order to harvest the floods and replenish depleted groundwater.  Q: The finding from one study in 2013 shows that 27 tanks have totally disappeared and another 400 have lost almost their entire capacity. R: This underscores the need to revive such natural sponges.  S: Inviting the community to monitor the health of the tanks and lakes can keep out encroachers, who are often protected by patron-politicians.  Correct Answer PQRS

In the given set of para-jumbled sentences, the first statement should be P which introduces the topic on tackling water shortage.

Then sentence Q should be followed as it explains the first statement.

After that statement R should be followed which gives a way of dealing with the problem and further develops the topic.

Lastly, statement S is appropriate to culminate the topic. The correct order is option 2. 

Thus the correct answer is: 

Chennai and its sprawl extending to two neighbouring districts should return to the traditional wisdom of creating tanks and lakes for water storage and rejuvenating old silted ones, in order to harvest the floods and replenish depleted groundwater. The finding from one study in 2013 shows that the 27 tanks have totally disappeared and another 400 have lost their entire capacity. This underscores the need to revive such natural sponges. Inviting the community to monitor the tanks and lakes can keep our encroachers; who are often protected by patron-politicians. 

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