Arrange the sentences P, Q, R and S in the correct sequence to form a coherent paragraph.
P: Gir lions have, therefore, started moving outwards from the sanctuary and establishing homes outside the protected areas.
Q: The Asiatic lion prides require large territories but there is limited space at the Gir wildlife sanctuary.
R: The distribution of Asiatic lion, once found widely in West and South Asia, dwindled to a single population in the Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in India.
S: The population at Gir declined to 18 animals in 1893 but increased due to protection and conservation efforts to 284 in 1994.

Correct option is D

The correct sequence to form a coherent paragraph is (d) RSQP.
• R (The distribution of Asiatic lion...) – Introduces the topic by discussing the past presence of Asiatic lions.
• S (The population at Gir declined...) – Follows with historical facts on their decline and recovery due to conservation.
• Q (The Asiatic lion prides require...) – Explains the need for large territories, which leads to...
• P (Gir lions have, therefore, started...) – Describes the present result of the limited space.
This sequence creates a chronological and cause-effect flow:
History → Recovery → Current habitat need → Consequence (movement outside sanctuary)
A natural and well-structured paragraph emerges using RSQP.