Arrange the steps of bidi-making process in chronological order:(A) T…

The correct answer is Option (3) → (D), (C), (B), (A)

(A) The manufacturer sells bidis to a distributor. — the last step: the contractor collects the rolled bidis and sells them to the manufacturer, who roasts them, puts on his brand label and then sells them to a distributor.

(B) A contractor supplies tobacco and leaves to home-based workers. — the third step: the factory owners give the leaves to contractors, who supply tobacco and leaves to the women who roll bidis at home.

(C) The government auctions leaves to bidi factory owners. — the second step, after the leaves reach the forest department.

(D) Villagers pluck tendu leaves. — the first step: the process starts in forested villages, where villagers pluck tendu leaves and sell them to the forest department or a private contractor.