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.Chronic infections such as typhoid, chickenpox and others, for example, are no longer feared.
B. A factor contributing to the rapid rise of the population in recent years has been the drop in the death rate.
C. Because of medical breakthroughs, the death rate has decreased.
D. In 2001, the death rate in India was approximately 8.5 per thousand people.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. BDCA.
In the given paragraph, the most logical sequence is BDCA.
Statement B introduces the topic of declining death rates and its impact on population growth.
Sentence D further elucidates the extent of the drop in death rates.
Sentence C provides the reason behind the decline in death rates, linking it directly to advancements in medical science.
Sentence A wraps up the paragraph by underscoring a beneficial effect of lower mortality rates: the diminished apprehension of chronic infections, thanks to advancements in medical care.
Therefore, BDCA is in the correct order as it follows a logical progression, introducing the topic, providing supporting data, explaining the cause, and concluding with an outcome.