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. The modern game of golf originated in 15th-century Scotland. B. It is played on a course with a series of holes, usually 18, though recreational courses can have fewer holes. C. The object of the game is to use as few strokes as possible to get a ball into each hole. D. Golf is a club-and-ball sport in which players use various clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a course.

Correct option is C

The paragraph begins with a general definition (D), followed by the origin (A), then how it's played (B), and finally its objective (C). This creates a smooth, logical progression.
Explanation of options: (a) ✘ DBCA breaks flow by placing history too late. (b) ✘ ABDC lacks a proper introductory definition. (c) ✔ DABC – maintains logical order: definition, history, format, objective. (d) ✘ ADBC starts abruptly with history before setting context.