Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
P. Applied arts require an object to be functional, as well as beautiful.
Q. They recognised that their work belonged to the higher social classes who had the wealth to purchase art and the leisure time to enjoy it.
R. Fine art is categorised as something which only has an aesthetic or conceptual function.
S. There are a number of different categories of objects and processes under the umbrella term of art which need to be explored.
T. In the twentieth century, artists began to challenge the established notion of art.
U. Art is typically divided into two areas: fine art (such as painting, sculpture, music and poetry), and the applied arts (such as pottery, weaving, metal working, furniture making and calligraphy).

Correct option is B

The correct sequence is SURPTQ.
The correct sequence is SURPTQ, forming the coherent paragraph:
Explanation of the correct sequence:
· S introduces the topic of different art categories.
· U elaborates on the two broad categories of art.
· R explains fine art as an aesthetic discipline.
· P defines applied arts as functional and beautiful.
· T shifts the discussion to the 20th-century challenge to art definitions.
· Q provides a concluding thought on how art was linked to social classes.
Why other options are incorrect?
· (a) RPSTUQ – Starts with "Fine art" without introducing the topic, making it an abrupt beginning.
· (c) SUPQRT – Puts the societal perception of art before explaining art itself.
· (d) SRPUTQ – Ends with "TQ," which makes it incomplete as Q refers to past artists, making it a weak conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is SURPTQ.