SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 83

SSC CGL Tier II English - 18/02/2018 • English • Q83

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

P: But the achievements of science have not come to man as a ripe apple falls in the lap of a man sitting under an apple tree.

Q: Science is not just the result of observation and experience.

R: It is, on the other hand , the result of centuries of hard work done by man, even at the risk of his own life or health.

S: There is no doubt that science has been the greatest boon to man so far.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. SPQR.

  • According to the options, the paragraph can either start with S or Q.
  • SP makes a logical pair as both S and P discuss the same idea and P follows S.
  • QR also makes a logical pair as both Q and R discuss the same idea and R follows Q.
  • Option 2 fulfils the above conditions and makes a coherent paragraph.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.