From the given options, select the one in which the following are arranged in the most meaningful order.

1. Paint 2. Plan 3. Furnish 4. Build 5. Live

Plan (2) → Before anything, a house needs a plan.

Build (4) → Once the plan is ready, the construction takes place.

Paint (1) → After building, the house is painted.

Furnish (3) → After painting, furniture and interiors are arranged.

Live (5) → Finally, people move in and start living.

So, the correct order is: 2 → 4 → 1 → 3 → 5

Thus, the correct option is: (a).