SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 82

SSC CGL Tier II English - 20/02/2018 • English • Q82

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 leaders I admire most are the ones who give selflessly of themselves and make personal development a priority.

Q: Both are important and one without the other does not work as I have observed some of the great leaders, I find they all have some things in common.

R: Great leaders balance personal development and organizational development.

S: I can not give of myself as a leader if I do not first take care of myself.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

1. RQ makes a logical pair as Q contains 'both' and this 'both' is discussed in R i.e. personal development and organizational development.

2. P and S should come together as they discuss 'leaders'.

3. Option 3 fulfils the above conditions.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.