The five sentences labelled (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) given in this question. The first sentence is fixed and others when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the proper order for the sentences and choose the correct option.
1. Pūteketeke are water birds native to New Zealand and have been known to make strange noises like barking, growling and clicking.
2. They are characterised by their distinctive plumage, alternating black and white feathers with colored head plumes.
3. Young pūteketeke are also capable of swimming and diving even after newly hatching.
4. The bird was almost hunted to extinction in the United Kingdom during the 19th century.
5. They are still under threat today, conservationists say.

Correct option is B

Option (b) is the correct order of the given sentences.
Explanation of correct order:
· 1 introduces the bird.
· 2 adds to its physical description.
· 3 explains a survival trait (swimming ability).
· 4 traces its history and threat of extinction.
· 5 gives current conservation status.
This is a chronological + descriptive order, where the information moves logically from origin → features → abilities → history → present.