Some sentences are given below. While the first and the last sentences (1 and 2) 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. One of the peculiarities which distinguish the present age is the multiplication of books.
A. We are flattered with repeated promises of growing wiser on easier terms.
B. Every day brings new advertisements of literary undertakings.
C. How much happiness or knowledge is advanced by the multitude of authors is not very easy to decide.
D. He that teaches us anything new that we did not know before is definitely loved as a benefactor.
2. However, some have the habit to lay two books in front of them and compile the third book at ease.

Correct option is B

Option (b) BACD is the correct order of the sentences to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
· The sequence begins with sentence B, which introduces the frequent advertisements for new literary undertakings.
· Sentence A follows, discussing the public's hope of gaining wisdom more easily with the increasing availability of books.
· Sentence C then poses the question of whether this abundance truly contributes to happiness or knowledge.
· Finally, sentence D emphasizes that those who provide genuinely new knowledge are valued, which ties back to the initial discussion of the multiplication of books and their varying impact.
This order allows the paragraph to logically flow from the observation of an increase in literary works, to the public's expectations, to questioning the true benefits, and concluding with the recognition of valuable contributions.