Correct Answer: PQRS

Solution : The correct answer is the first option.

The given sentences are already in the correct sequence.

Sentence P: This sentence introduces the geographical location of Mount Everest, providing essential information about its position in the Himalayas.

Sentence Q: Following the introduction of its location, this sentence provides significant detail about Mount Everest—its height, establishing its status as the tallest point on Earth.

Sentence R: This sentence provides historical information, explaining how the mountain acquired its name in the nineteenth century and honouring George Everest, the former Surveyor General of India.

Sentence S: This sentence introduces cultural and local perspectives by providing the Tibetan name and its meaning, adding a layer of richness to the description.

Therefore, the correct sequence is PQRS.