Directions: In this section, each item consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly on the answer sheet.

S1: The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that connected the East and West from the 2nd century BCE to the 18th century. 

S6: These exchanges significantly influenced the cultures, economies, and even religions of the societies involved. 

P: It facilitated the trading of goods like silk, spices, tea, and precious metals. 

Q: Beyond commerce, it was also a conduit for the exchange of ideas, technology, and culture. 

R: The route spanned from China through India, the Middle East, and into Europe. 

S: This network did not only enhance economic ties but also fostered diplomatic relations between empires