Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (1 and 6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up (A to D). Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1. Biogas is a mixture of methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen with others.
A. Biogas is produced by anaerobic degradation of animal wastes (some plant wastes) in presence of water.
B. Thus, biogas is a non-polluting, cleaned and low cost fuel.
C. Anaerobic degradation means breakdown of organic matter which is done in the absence of oxygen.
D. It is mostly used in rural areas where ample animal and agricultural waste is
available.
6. Biogas eliminates the risk of health hazards offered by other fuels.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. ACBD.
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The order ACBD is correct because it logically follows the flow of information:
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Sentence A explains how biogas is produced, which is essential to understanding the basic process.
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Sentence C defines the term "anaerobic degradation" mentioned in sentence A, clarifying the process described.
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Sentence B then discusses the benefits of biogas, which naturally follows the explanation of how it is produced.
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Sentence D describes where biogas is commonly used, linking the benefits mentioned in B to practical applications.
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This sequence ensures that each idea builds on the previous one, creating a clear and coherent paragraph.