Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Select the most logical sequence of sentences from the options to construct a meaningful and cohesive paragraph.
a. Researchers from five medical centres around the country found that insomniacs were also significantly likely to have poor health, such as chest pain, arthritis, and depression, as well as difficulties doing daily duties.
b. Even temporary sleep loss can disrupt the body's capacity to break down carbohydrates, interfere with hormones, and aggravate diabetes and high blood pressure.
c. So, make time for whatever helps you sleep, whether it's exercise, massages, yoga, meditation, or a fragrance bath.
d. Sleep deprivation has frightening consequences for many biological processes.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. d, a, b, c.
Sentence d:
“Sleep deprivation has frightening consequences for many biological processes.”
This is a strong opening statement, setting the main theme: the dangers of sleep loss.
Sentence a:
“Researchers from five medical centres... found that insomniacs were also significantly likely to have poor health...”
Supports the first sentence with specific research findings — builds on the general idea introduced in (d).
Sentence b:
“Even temporary sleep loss can disrupt the body's capacity...”
Adds more detailed explanation of how sleep deprivation harms the body — flows naturally after the research data.
Sentence c:
“So, make time for whatever helps you sleep...”
Provides a conclusion and advice, based on all the problems discussed earlier — suitable as the ending.