SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 198

SSC Stenographer - 11 Sep 2026 - Shift 2 • English • Q198

Arrange the sentences into a coherent paragraph:
A. The findings altered historical perspectives.
B. Archaeologists made a surprising discovery.
C. Years of excavation followed.
D. Initial surveys hinted at something unusual.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: DBCA
Explanation
• D introduces the starting point of the timeline with preliminary work (Initial surveys hinted...).
• B logically follows the hints of the survey, leading directly to an actual breakthrough (...made a surprising discovery).
• C continues the chronology by detailing the extensive work carried out after the discovery (Years of excavation followed).
• A concludes the sequence with the broader historical impact and result of the entire process (The findings altered historical perspectives).
Quick Tip: Follow the chronological progression of archaeological research: preliminary survey → discovery → excavation → final historical conclusion.