Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order, Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. Swarms have wreaked havoc on crops and caused famines and mass migrations.
B. Since prehistoric times, locusts have caused plagues.
C. Traditional methods of control rely on the use of pesticides from the ground or the air, although biological control approaches are also making great strides.
D. Changes in agricultural practices and improved observation of areas where swarms tend to form have lately allowed control measures to be implemented at an earlier stage.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. BADC.
The correct order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph is BADC.
Sentence B introduces the topic by discussing the historical impact of locusts, setting the context.
Sentence A follows logically as it elaborates on the devastating effects of locust swarms on crops and populations.
Sentence D discusses recent advancements in controlling locust swarms.
Sentence C concludes by discussing the methods used to control locust swarms, providing an overview of control strategies and tying together the ideas presented in the paragraph.
This order ensures a logical flow of ideas from historical context to recent developments and control measures, ultimately concluding with an overview of control strategies.