The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P: When the amounts of soil contaminants exceed natural levels (what is naturally present in various soils), pollution is generated. Q: The main pollutants of the soil are the biological agents and some of the human activities. R: Soil pollution is defined as the presence of toxic chemicals in soil, in high enough concentrations to pose a risk to human health and/or the ecosystem.  S: All soils, whether polluted or unpolluted, contain a variety of compounds (contaminants) which are naturally present.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph. P: When the amounts of soil contaminants exceed natural levels (what is naturally present in various soils), pollution is generated. Q: The main pollutants of the soil are the biological agents and some of the human activities. R: Soil pollution is defined as the presence of toxic chemicals in soil, in high enough concentrations to pose a risk to human health and/or the ecosystem.  S: All soils, whether polluted or unpolluted, contain a variety of compounds (contaminants) which are naturally present. Correct Answer RSPQ

The opening or the first sentence of the correct arrangement must introduce the subject of the passage. Out of all the given sentences, the sentence that introduces the subjects of the passage, i.e. soil pollution, is R. The sentence that logically follows R is S as it further introduces us with the concept of 'contaminants'. P further talks more about 'contaminants' thus following S. Leaving Q as the last sentence. Therefore, the correct order would be RSPQ.

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Read the following passage and answer the item that follows. Your answers to this item should be based on the passage only. Many farmers use synthetic pesticides to kill infesting insects. The consumption of pesticides in some of the developed countries is touching 3000 grams/hectare. Unfortunately, there are reports that these compounds possess inherent toxicities that endanger the health of the farm operators, consumers and the environment. Synthetic pesticides are generally persistent in environment. Entering in food chain they destroy the microbial diversity and cause ecological imbalance. Their indiscriminate use has resulted in development of resistance among insects to insecticides, upsetting of balance in nature and resources of treated populations. Natural pest control using the botanical pesticides is safer to the user and the environment because they break down into harmless compounds within hours or days in the presence of sunlight. Plants with pesticidal properties have been in nature for millions of years without any ill or adverse effects on the ecosystem. They are easily decomposed by many microbes common in most soils. They help in the maintenance of biological diversity of predators and human health hazards. Botanical pesticides formulated from plants are biodegradable and their use in crop protection is a practical sustainable alternative. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding biopesticides? 1. They are not hazardous to human health. 2. They are persistent in environment. 3. They are essential to maintain the biodiversity of any ecosystem. Select the correct answer using the code given below.