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S₁: One of the most dangerous insect pests is the locust.
P: At first they look just like ordinary grasshoppers, which are harmless and unable to fly very far.
Q: Until about thirty years ago, no one knew where locusts came from or why they appeared in the different countries they attacked.
R: Then they change in appearance and develop wings which enable them to fly long distance.
S: Then it was discovered that there are two stages in the life of locusts.
S₆: At this stage, they gather in huge numbers and rise from the ground on theri powerful wings in cloud.

The Proper sequence should be:

A. PSQR

B. PSRQ

C. QSPR

D. QSRP

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Until about thirty years ago, no one knew where locusts came from or why they appeared in the different countries they attacked. Then it was discovered that there are two stages in the life of locusts. At first they look just like ordinary grasshoppers, which are harmless and unable to fly very far. Then they change in appearance and develop wings which enable them to fly long distance.

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