Correct option is A
Option
(a) 2, 3, 1, 4 is the correct order of the given sentences.
Explanation (why this order is correct):
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2 should start because it defines what food processing is.
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3 naturally follows by detailing the types of methods included in food processing.
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1 then states the primary purpose of the process (safety and contamination control).
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4 ends with an additional benefit using “Furthermore,” which correctly adds preservation and nutrition advantages after the main purpose.