SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 159

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q159

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.

Ravi opened his new geometry box.

P: It had a ruler, compass, and protractor.

Q: He used it in his maths class.

R: He showed it to his friends.

S: It was made of metal and looked shiny.

6. He liked his new box very much.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Based on the sentence structure and logical flow, the correct order for the parts between 1 and 6 is SPRQ.

Logical Breakdown:

1 (Fixed): Ravi opened his new geometry box.

S: It was made of metal and looked shiny. (Immediately describes the box he just opened).

P: It had a ruler, compass, and protractor. (Describes the contents inside the box).

R: He showed it to his friends. (The next logical step after inspecting the box and its contents).

Q: He used it in his maths class. (Describes the functional use of the box after showing it off).

6 (Fixed): He liked his new box very much.