Correct option is B
The correct sequence for the middle sentences in this passage, (b) QRPS, aligns as follows:
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Q (Youth represent the most dynamic and vibrant segment of the population) follows S1 logically as it elaborates on the characteristics of the youth population in India. Starting with the statement about India's large youth population, Q emphasizes the energy and potential within this demographic.
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R (To optimally tap their constructive and creative energies, the Department of Youth Affairs pursues the twin objectives of personality development and nation building) naturally follows Q. After establishing the vibrant and dynamic nature of the youth, R discusses how the Department of Youth Affairs aims to harness these qualities towards personality development and nation-building.
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P (The Department has also recognised adolescents as an important segment of the youth) comes next, further detailing the department's focus by specifically mentioning adolescents within the broader youth category, indicating a nuanced approach to youth development.
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S (Other Ministries and the State Governments are also working to support youth development and to enable productive youth participation) is effectively placed last among the middle sentences. It broadens the discussion from the specific efforts of the Department of Youth Affairs to a wider national effort, indicating collaborative initiatives across different government levels.
This arrangement (QRPS) provides a coherent narrative that progresses from describing the youth's qualities, to detailing specific governmental strategies for harnessing their potential, then recognizing particular subgroups for targeted efforts, and finally broadening the scope to include other governmental entities. This sequence effectively leads into S6, which frames the Department of Youth Affairs' role in facilitating and catalyzing youth development.