SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 200

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q200

Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage.
1. This can lead to environmental degradation.
2. Rapid industrialization often brings economic growth.
3. However, it frequently comes at a significant cost to the environment.
4. Strict regulations are needed to mitigate these negative impacts.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

2 → Starts with the main idea (industrialization → growth)

3 → Introduces contrast (However) → environmental cost

1 → Refers back (This) → leads to degradation

4 → Concludes with solution (need for regulations)

Easy understanding:

Growth → Problem → Effect → Solution