Some parts of a sentence have been jumbled up. Select the option that gives the correct sequence.

In August 2013,

P. procurements have been viewed as critical to maintain production

Q. it was proposed that France may halve the number of Rafales

R. to be delivered during this period

S. to be delivered over the next six years for a total of 26 aircraft

Correct option is C

• Explanation: The opening part is “In August 2013,” which must be followed by a proposal/decision statement (what happened in that time).

• The most logical continuation is the clause that begins the proposal: “it was proposed that…” which is part Q.

• Step-by-step arrangement:

• Q. it was proposed that France may halve the number of Rafales

– This correctly completes the time phrase “In August 2013,” and introduces the main idea.

• S. to be delivered over the next six years for a total of 26 aircraft

– This gives the delivery plan and total number, directly linked to “the number of Rafales”.

• R. to be delivered during this period

– “this period” clearly refers back to “over the next six years”, so R must come after S to maintain reference clarity.

• P. procurements have been viewed as critical to maintain production

– This is an explanatory concluding statement giving the reason/importance of procurements for maintaining production, hence it fits at the end.

So the correct answer is (c).