SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 52

SSC CGL Tier II English - 21/02/2018 • English • Q52

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: Any leader asked to address the plenary session of the World Economic Forum at Davos has an opportunity to do two things.

Q: The first is to pitch his (or her) country strongly to foreign companies and investors.

R: The second is to build the brand of both the individual and the country by looking at issues and concerns beyond those that just concern his or her country.

S: The world, after all, is sorely lacking in statesmen (and stateswomen) of global stature.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  1. Sentence P introduces the main idea: leaders at Davos have an opportunity to do two things. This sets the stage for what those two things are.

  2. Sentence Q logically follows P as it introduces the first thing leaders can do at Davos.

  3. Sentence R then introduces the second thing leaders can do, following from Q.

  4. Sentence S concludes by emphasizing the importance of leaders who address global concerns, tying back to the ideas in P and R.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.