Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage.
1. This helps prevent nutrient depletion and soil erosion.
2. Crop rotation is a sustainable agricultural practice.
3. It involves planting different crops sequentially on the same land.
4. It also reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 2-3-1-4.
Grammatical Concept/Meaning:
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Sentence 2 (The Opening): This introduces the main subject, "Crop rotation," and defines it as a "sustainable agricultural practice." It is the only independent sentence that sets the context.
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Sentence 3 (The Definition): The pronoun "It" in sentence 3 refers back to "Crop rotation" in sentence 2. It explains the process (planting different crops sequentially).
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Sentence 1 (The Primary Benefit): The phrase "This helps" refers to the process described in sentence 3. It explains the immediate physical impact: preventing nutrient depletion and erosion.
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Sentence 4 (The Secondary Benefit): The word "also" indicates an additional point. It logically follows the first benefit mentioned in sentence 1, completing the list of advantages.
Hence, the chosen sequence is correct.