Sentences of a paragraph are given below. While the first and the last sentences (1 and 6) are in the correct order, the sentences in between are jumbled up. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
1. There are some backward areas in Andhra Pradesh.
2. A. Rayalaseema is one of them.
3. B. Massive degradation of natural resources and extensive changes in land use have resulted in poor crop productivity in Rayalaseema.
4. C. The National Soil Survey and Land use planning organization is doing its job by giving suggestions to the farmers of Rayalaseema.
5. D. Soil Organic Carbon (SOC), is crucial for maintaining soil quality, has decreased by 84% in the region. Poor soil fertility and soil degradation, like in Rayalaseema region, are the major causes of food shortage.
6. The advice is about which crops are to be cultivated and which not.

Correct option is C

The correct sequence is ABDC.
Explanation of the correct sequence:
· A introduces “Rayalaseema” as one of the backward regions.
· B follows logically by stating the problems faced—degradation and poor crop productivity.
· D adds further depth by mentioning data and explaining why fertility is low—SOC depletion and food shortage.
· C shows what is being done in response by the National Soil Survey organisation.
· Sentence 6 wraps up by specifying the nature of the advice.