SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 84

SSC CGL Tier II English - 18/02/2018 • English • Q84

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

P: It is said that the great poet Tulsi Dass composed it under divine inspiration.

Q: The Ramayana is a book of great social importance.

R: It is full of devotional songs besides tenets of social wisdom.

S: People read it and worship it.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. QPRS.

The correct arrangement follows a logical flow of ideas and maintains grammatical coherence. 

Let's analyze each part of the rearranged sentence:

  • Q: "The Ramayana is a book of great social importance." This statement introduces the subject of the sentence, establishing that the Ramayana is a significant book in terms of social relevance.
  • P: "It is said that the great poet Tulsi Dass composed it under divine inspiration." This part provides information about the origin and authorship of the Ramayana. It explains that the revered poet Tulsi Dass is believed to have composed the book under divine inspiration.
  • R: "It is full of devotional songs besides tenets of social wisdom." This segment describes the content of the Ramayana, stating that it contains not only devotional songs but also teachings of social wisdom.
  • S: "People read it and worship it." This final part concludes the sentence by expressing how people engage with the Ramayana—they read it and worship it.
  • By rearranging the sentence as QPRS, we ensure a logical and coherent flow of ideas, beginning with the statement of the Ramayana's social importance, then providing details about its composition, content, and finally, how people interact with it.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.