SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL - 22 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q2

Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful passage:

1. The Renaissance marked a revival of classical learning. 2. Artists focused on realism and human emotion. 3. Patronage from wealthy families fueled cultural output. 4. This period reshaped Europe's intellectual landscape.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

  • 1. The Renaissance marked a revival of classical learning. (Introduces the main subject and historical period)

  • 2. Artists focused on realism and human emotion. (Elaborates on a specific cultural shift resulting from this revival)

  • 3. Patronage from wealthy families fueled cultural output. (Explains how this artistic and cultural output was sustained)

  • 4. This period reshaped Europe's intellectual landscape. (Concludes with the overall impact of the period)