Question

Arrange the process of Tendu leaf collection in chronological order: [label=(\Alph*)]
• Manufacture, branding & selling
• Workers roll into bidi
• Plucking of leaves
• Contractor sells to Government
• Auctioned to factory owner

• A. C, D, A, E, B
• B. C, D, B, A, E
• C. C, D, E, A, B
• D. C, D, E, B, A

Hint:

In chronology-based process questions, identify the raw material collection stage first and the final commercial sale stage last.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Tendu leaves are an important minor forest product widely used in the manufacture of bidis. The complete process involves collection, government procurement, industrial distribution, production, and final sale in the market. The first step is the plucking of tendu leaves from forests by tribal and rural workers. Hence, step (C) comes first. After collection, contractors gather the leaves and sell them to the Government. In many states, the tendu leaf trade is regulated by the Government to ensure organized procurement and reduce exploitation of forest workers. Therefore, step (D) follows. The Government then auctions the collected leaves to factory owners and bidi manufacturers. Thus, step (E) comes next. After purchasing the leaves, factory owners distribute tendu leaves and tobacco to workers who roll them into bidis. Hence, step (B) follows. Finally, the bidis undergo:
• Manufacturing and finishing
• Packaging
• Branding
• Selling in the market Thus, step (A) occurs at the end. Therefore, the correct chronological sequence is: \[ C \rightarrow D \rightarrow E \rightarrow B \rightarrow A \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(4)}} \]