SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. It was as simple as announcing what you have in your store or the services you offer in your premises.
B. Over the years, advertising has evolved into a major industry that goes beyond informing to persuading and influencing.
C. Advertising was initially meant to make people aware of the goods available in the market.
D. It is a form of brainwashing consumers.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. CABD.

(C) introduces the original purpose of advertising.

(A) elaborates on how advertising was simple in the beginning.

(B) explains how advertising has evolved into a bigger industry.

(D) concludes by stating a critical viewpoint on modern advertising.