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

P. The need of the hour is to protect and preserve the environment and the ecological balance.

Q. This menace can be fought against only by creating awareness among the people.

R. Rapid deforestation has been the main cause of environmental degradation.

S. Degradation of the environment continues unabated.

SPQR

The correct answer is Option (1) → SPQR

S. Degradation of the environment continues unabated.
P. The need of the hour is to protect and preserve the environment and the ecological balance.
Q. This menace can be fought against only by creating awareness among the people.
R. Rapid deforestation has been the main cause of environmental degradation.