Given below are four sentences in jumbled order. Pick the option that gives their correct order.
A. Some of these substances may be added to increase the weight of food-stuffs and may not be injurious to health.
B. They are often imperceptible but can have far-reaching effects.
C. The evil effects of adulteration of food on our health are often slow in their onset and may go un-noticed.
D. The danger obviously depends upon the substances added to adulterate food.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. CBDA
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C introduces the main issue, explaining that the effects of food adulteration on health are often slow and may go unnoticed. This sets the context for the discussion.
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B follows up by noting that these effects can be subtle but significant, elaborating on the impact of the problem introduced in C.
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D then specifies that the danger of adulteration depends on the substances added, providing detail about what influences the severity of the issue.
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A concludes by mentioning that some adulterants may increase the weight of food without being harmful, offering an example of how adulteration can occur without immediate health risks.
The correct order is CBDA.