SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 149

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q149

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.
1. stray dog entered the school gate.

P: The children ran away in fear.

Q: It started barking loudly.

R: A peon chased it away.

S: Some teachers came out of the staff room.

6. Order was soon restored.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The most logical order for the parts between sentences 1 and 6 is QPSR.

Logical Sequence:

1: A stray dog entered the school gate.

Q: It started barking loudly. (The immediate action after entering).

P: The children ran away in fear. (The reaction to the dog's barking).

S: Some teachers came out of the staff room. (The teachers respond to the commotion).

R: A peon chased it away. (The final action that resolves the problem).

6: Order was soon restored.

Final Paragraph:

"A stray dog entered the school gate. It started barking loudly. The children ran away in fear. Some teachers came out of the staff room. A peon chased it away. Order was soon restored."