Arrange the sentences P, Q, R and S in the correct sequence to form a coherent paragraph.
P: Thus, Ireland is trying to develop clear national priorities and comprehensive strategies to attract a larger number of international students.
Q: Studying abroad is a common practice whether the experience is short-term or long-term.
R: Ireland’s international student enrolment is less than 2 percent of the total number of students in institutions of higher education.
S: These strategies include centralized planning, cooperative efforts between government and education, funding for outreach programs and simplified visa and university application processes.

Correct option is D

The correct sequence to form a coherent paragraph is (d) QRPS.
• Q (Studying abroad is a common practice…) – This introduces the topic and sets a general context.
• R (Ireland’s international student enrolment is less…) – This gives a specific problem within that general context, referring to Ireland’s situation.
• P (Thus, Ireland is trying to develop…) – This follows logically as a response to the problem mentioned in R.
• S (These strategies include…) – This expands on the strategies mentioned in P, giving details.
This order creates a smooth flow from general idea to specific context, problem, solution, and elaboration.