SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 183

SSC Stenographer - 15 Sep 2026 - Shift 2 • English • Q183

Select the option that arranges the given sentences in the correct logical order to form a meaningful passage.
1. Clouds gathered over the village.
2. The weather forecast predicted rainfall.
3. Farmers prepared their fields for sowing.
4. Soon, there was a heavy shower.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: 2,3,1,4
Explanation
• Sentence 2 introduces the premise: the weather report predicts rain.
• Sentence 3 naturally follows as farmers take action in anticipation of the predicted rainfall by readying their fields.
• Sentence 1 describes the immediate weather change leading up to the rain, with clouds gathering in the sky.
• Sentence 4 concludes the sequence logically with the arrival of the heavy shower.
Quick Tip: Look for cause-and-effect relationships: a forecast (2) leads to preparation (3), followed by visible signs (1) and the actual event (4).