SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CGL Tier II English - 21/02/2018 • English • Q45

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: Very seldom do we actually go out and do something, which is beneficial to the society without thinking of our own side benefit of it.

Q: This is something that we have been falling short of.

R: Every society must develop in its people a social responsibility.

S: We are very individualistic and don’t relate ourselves to our society as such.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. RQSP.

  1. According to the options, the paragraph either starts with R or Q.
  2. The paragraph does not appear to start with Q as it contains 'this'. The noun of 'this' is not mentioned here.
  3. Since only one option remains, the sentence must start with R.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.