SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 3

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 16 March 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q3

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. This ensures that the product is suitable for human use.

B. If the product is safe, the animals remain unhurt.

C. It is illegal to test unknown chemicals on people.

D. As a result, such tests are conducted on small animals.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Logical flow:
C introduces a legal restriction—it is illegal to test chemicals on humans.
D logically follows, stating that because of this restriction, tests are instead done on animals.
B adds that if the product is safe, the animals remain unhurt.
A concludes by stating the purpose of this testing—that the product is suitable for human use.
Thus, the correct sequence becomes: C → D → B → A.

Final Sentence:
It is illegal to test unknown chemicals on people. As a result, such tests are conducted on small animals. If the product is safe, the animals remain unhurt. This ensures that the product is suitable for human use.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.