SSC CGL - 25 Sep 2025 - Shift 3

Tier 1 • 25 September 2025 • 100 questions

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Question 1 / 100

Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage.

1. This allows scientists to study distant galaxies.

2. The Hubble Space Telescope revolutionized astronomy.

3. It provides unprecedented clear images of the universe.

4. Its data has led to numerous groundbreaking discoveries.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2-3-1-4.

 

Explanation:
Sentence 2 introduces the main subject, the Hubble Space Telescope.
Sentence 3 follows by explaining one of its important features, i.e., providing clear images of the universe.
Sentence 1 continues the idea by showing how those clear images help scientists study distant galaxies.
Sentence 4 concludes with the overall impact of the telescope’s data and discoveries.

Hindi Explanation:
Sentence 2 में Hubble Space Telescope का परिचय दिया गया है।
Sentence 3 बताता है कि यह ब्रह्मांड की बहुत स्पष्ट तस्वीरें प्रदान करता है।
Sentence 1 आगे बताता है कि इन तस्वीरों की मदद से वैज्ञानिक दूरस्थ galaxies का अध्ययन कर पाते हैं।
Sentence 4 अंत में इसके महत्वपूर्ण discoveries पर प्रभाव को बताता है।

Final Passage:
“The Hubble Space Telescope revolutionized astronomy. It provides unprecedented clear images of the universe. This allows scientists to study distant galaxies. Its data has led to numerous groundbreaking discoveries.”

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