SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 65

Correct Answer

1-2-3-4

Explanation

Chronological and Logical Ordering To arrange sentences into a coherent paragraph, actions must follow a logical sequence of cause and effect based on natural events.

Step 1 The sequence begins with sentence (1), "The clouds darkened suddenly." This establishes the initial visual shift in the weather, acting as the catalyst for the storm.

Step 2 This is naturally followed by sentence (2), "Thunder rumbled across the sky." The darkening of storm clouds directly precedes the auditory presence of a brewing storm.

Step 3 Next is sentence (3), "A few drops of rain fell on the windshield." The visual and auditory cues culminate in the physical onset of precipitation.

Step 4 The sequence concludes with sentence (4), "I rolled up the windows." This is the immediate, logical human reaction to protect the interior of a vehicle from the falling rain mentioned in the previous sentence.

Therefore, the chronological sequence of events flows flawlessly from 1 to 4.

Key Points

Correct Sequence 1-2-3-4 (The clouds darkened suddenly - Thunder rumbled - Rain fell on the windshield - Windows were rolled up).

Grammatical Role Paragraph jumble / Sentence alignment (functions to test structural cohesion, narrative flow, and chronological logic between separate assertions).