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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 88

SSC CGL Tier II English - 20/02/2018 • English • Q88

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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Everyone needs to find the leadership style that works ______ for them and their subordinates. What works for your ______ may not work for you and your team. However, if you take some time and ______ different leadership styles and how they work for different ______ types, you place a much better ______ of success as a leader.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options. 

P: The leader must learn to rule himself.

Q: An organization cannot be successful if the people do not obey its laws and rules.

R: Similarly, no play is possible, if the players do not follow the rules in the play ground.

S: If he cannot rule himself, he cannot rule others.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. QRPS.

1. According to the options, P cannot be the first sentence.

2. R cannot be the first sentence as it starts with 'similarly'. 'Similarly' is used when a similar idea is given before.

3. S cannot be the first sentence as it contains a pronoun 'he'.

4. QR is a logical pair as it discusses similar ideas.

5. PS is a logical pair as it discusses 'leader'.

6. Option 2 fulfils the above conditions.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.