Separation of sawdust from water can be carried out by the following steps given below. Arrange them in a proper sequence.
(1) The mixture is poured gently into the filter cone and collected in another beaker which is called filtrate. (2)A mixture of sawdust and water is taken in a beaker. (3) A filter paper is folded in the form of a cone and fitted into a funnel by moistening it with a few drops of Water. (4) Solid retained on the filter paper is called residue.

Options

A. 3,1,2,4
B. 1,2,3,4
C. 3,4,2,1
D. 2,3,1,4

Explanation

To separate sawdust from water, we can follow these steps in the correct sequence:

1. **Step 1**: A mixture of sawdust and water is taken in a beaker.
- This is the initial step where we prepare the mixture that we want to separate.

2. **Step 2**: A filter paper is folded in the form of a cone and fitted into a funnel by moistening it with a few drops of water.
- Here, we prepare the filtration setup by folding the filter paper and placing it in the funnel to ensure that it fits properly and prevents any solid from passing through.

3. **Step 3**: The mixture is poured gently into the filter cone and collected in another beaker which is called filtrate.
- In this step, we pour the mixture into the funnel. The water will pass through the filter paper, and the sawdust will be left behind.

4. **Step 4**: Solid retained on the filter paper is called residue.
- Finally, the solid sawdust that remains on the filter paper is referred to as the residue.

So, the correct sequence of steps is: **2, 3, 1, 4**.