Examine the four jumbled sentences. Out of the given options, pick the one that gives their correct order.

1. Technologies like computer software and robotics are the backbone of Industrial automation.
2. Unfortunately, it replaces human beings in performing specific functions.
3. Industrial automation defines the use of such technologies to control machinery and processes.
4. The initial goals of industrial automation were focused on increasing productivity.

ACDB

The correct answer is Option (1) - ACBD

The correct order of the jumbled sentences is ACDB.

• The initial goals of industrial automation were focused on increasing productivity. This is the first sentence because it introduces the topic of the passage, which is the goals of industrial automation.
• Technologies like computer software and robotics are the backbone of Industrial automation. This sentence follows the first sentence because it explains how these technologies are used to achieve the goals of industrial automation.
• Industrial automation defines the use of such technologies to control machinery and processes. This sentence comes after the second sentence because it provides more detail about how industrial automation works.
• Unfortunately, it replaces human beings in performing specific functions. This sentence concludes the passage by summarizing one of the unintended consequences of industrial automation.