SSC CPO 2021 PYQ — Question 93

SSC CPO Tier II - 8 Nov 2021 • English • Q93

Given below are six sentences. A and F are the first and the last sentences. The rest of the sentences namely B, C, D and E are jumbled. Select the option that gives their correct order.

A. The Qazi was holding his court.

B. Sultan Gayasuddin entered the court room.

C. He remained seated as before.

D. Everybody stood up in respect, except the Qazi.

E. The room was packed with people, all eager to hear a case against the Sultan of the country.

F. He called for the widow and asked her to explain her case against the Sultan.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. AEBDCF.

A: This sets the scene and introduces the context.

E: This provides more detail about the setting.

B: This introduces the Sultan entering the scene.

D: This describes the reaction of the people in the court to the Sultan's entrance.

C: This refers to the Qazi's action after the Sultan entered.

F: This moves the narrative forward to the Qazi calling for the widow.

So, the correct order of the sentences is AEBDCF.