Select the correct option
The document was classified; ___, it could not be circulated publicly.
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (A) therefore
Concept (Connector for Cause and Result)
पहले भाग में बताया गया है कि दस्तावेज़ वर्गीकृत (classified) था, और दूसरे भाग में उसका परिणाम है कि उसे सार्वजनिक रूप से प्रसारित नहीं किया जा सकता था। कारण और परिणाम को जोड़ने वाला connector चाहिए, और वह है therefore।
✓ सही वाक्य: The document was classified; therefore, it could not be circulated publicly.
Examiner का trap यह है कि however और nonetheless विरोध दर्शाते हैं, और otherwise एक वैकल्पिक शर्त बताता है; इनमें से कोई भी कारण-परिणाम नहीं बताता।
Concept (Connector for Cause and Result) The first part says the document was classified, and the second gives the consequence: it could not be circulated publicly. A connector joining cause and result is needed, and that is therefore.
✓ Correct sentence The document was classified; therefore, it could not be circulated publicly.
Examiner's Trap However and nonetheless show contrast, and otherwise shows an alternative condition; none of them expresses cause and effect.
Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 06 Oct 2026 · Shift I। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: SSC CGL 2026 · 06 Oct 2026 · Shift I. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.