SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 180

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q180

In the following question, the first and the last parts of the sentence/passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the sentence/passage is split into four parts-P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence/passage and find the most logical order of the parts between 1 and 6.

The evolution of language is deeply linked to human history.

P: Early humans used symbols to convey meaning.

Q: Writing systems emerged thousands of years later.

R: Spoken language likely developed alongside tool use.

S: Over time, languages diversified across regions.

6. Today, language continues to evolve with technology.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The most logical order is RPSQ. The passage starts with the earliest form of language (Spoken/Tool use - R), moves to intermediate symbolic usage (P), then the development of writing (Q), and finally the modern diversification of languages (S), leading into the conclusion (6).

1. The evolution of language is deeply linked to human history.

R: Spoken language likely developed alongside tool use.

P: Early humans used symbols to convey meaning.

S: Over time, languages diversified across regions.

Q: Writing systems emerged thousands of years later.

6. Today, language continues to evolve with technology.