SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 188

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q188

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.

Festivals play a big role in cultural unity.

P: They bring together people of different beliefs.

Q: Each region celebrates with its unique customs.

R: Shared celebrations promote tolerance and joy.

S: They also preserve traditional art forms.

6. Hence, festivals strengthen the social fabric.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Logical sequence:

Sentence 1 & Part P: Sentence 1 introduces the role of festivals in "cultural unity." Part P follows naturally by explaining how they do this: "They bring together people of different beliefs."

Part Q & Part S: Part Q adds a specific detail about regional uniqueness ("Each region celebrates with its unique customs"), and Part S builds on this by mentioning another function: "They also preserve traditional art forms."

Part R & Sentence 6: Part R summarizes the positive outcome of these shared activities ("Shared celebrations promote tolerance and joy"), which leads perfectly into the conclusion in Sentence 6: "Hence, festivals strengthen the social fabric."

PQRS is the correct sequence.