SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 72

Correct Answer

QSRP

Explanation

Syntax and Structural Alignment To correctly assemble the sentence, the segments must adhere to standard grammatical structures (Subject + Verb + Object/Complement + Modifiers) to deliver a clear, logical thought.

Step 1 The introductory phrase provided is "Cybersecurity measures," which serves as the plural subject of the sentence. Grammatically, it requires a matching plural verb.

Step 2 Part Q ("are vital for protecting data") contains the plural linking verb "are" and its complement. Placing Q immediately after the introductory phrase completes the essential core clause: "Cybersecurity measures are vital for protecting data..."

Step 3 Part S ("in the age of digital transactions") acts as a contextual modifier that immediately describes the current landscape where these security measures are necessary.

Step 4 Part R ("from unauthorized access") provides a dependent prepositional phrase that modifies the verb phrase, explaining what the data is being protected against.

Step 5 Part P ("and online fraud") uses the coordinating conjunction "and" to parallel connect "online fraud" directly to "unauthorized access," establishing the two distinct digital threats.

Combining these parts in order yields: "Cybersecurity measures are vital for protecting data in the age of digital transactions from unauthorized access and online fraud." This aligns perfectly with the sequence QSRP.

Key Points

Correct Sequence QSRP (Subject - Linking Verb phrase - Situational modifier - Double threat description).

Grammatical Role Sentence reordering (tests proper verb-subject agreement, parallel structural conjunctions, and prepositional placement).