Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. The sharp increase in our consumption of fossil fuels has led to their depletion at an alarming rate.

B. Unchecked burning of fossil fuel is like an unchecked dripping tap which will eventually run dry.

C. The toxic pollutants released from burning these fuels are also a cause for concern.

D. This has led to the tapping of various non-conventional sources of energy that are cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels.

ACBD

The correct answer is Option (3) - ACBD

The correct order of the sentences to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph is ACBD.

Here is the explanation:

• Sentence A introduces the topic of the paragraph, which is the depletion of fossil fuels.
• Sentence C states that the toxic pollutants released from burning these fuels are also a cause for concern.
• Sentence B states that unchecked burning of fossil fuel is like an unchecked dripping tap which will eventually run dry.
• Sentence D states that this has led to the tapping of various non-conventional sources of energy that are cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels.