Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
P. The need of the hour is to protect and preserve the environment and the ecological balance.
Q This menace can be fought against only by creating awareness among the people.
R. Rapid deforestation has been the main cause of environmental degradation.
S. Degradation of the environment continues unabated.

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct order of the given sentences.
· Sentence S sets the context by stating that environmental degradation is ongoing.
· Sentence P introduces the idea of the need to protect and preserve the environment.
· Sentence Q connects the need for protection by mentioning the importance of creating awareness among people.
· Sentence R explains one of the main causes of environmental degradation, which is rapid deforestation.
The correct order (SPQR) creates a coherent and meaningful paragraph by first addressing the issue (S), then highlighting the need (P), explaining how to address the issue (Q), and finally providing one of the reasons for the problem (R).