Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided between an opening statement 1 and closing statement 6. The four statements are jumbled up and form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these six taken together:

1. With the titanium industry on a sound footing and the growing application base for titanium and its alloys, our projection is that titanium will see a much larger and significant usage in the country. A. Development of alloys with higher temperature capability, near net shaping technologies and isothermal forging will pave the way for an increased role of titanium in aerospace. B. Development of cheaper alloys, e.g. Titanium – Aluminum – Iron will facilitate access into commercial markets. C. Titanium will penetrate into non–aerospace sectors like naval, marine, oil and gas, power generation etc. D. Titanium will also become popular in applications such as surgical tools, decorative items, building, architecture and jewellery.
2. Titanium castings will be produced in India for extensive application in the aerospace, chemical, marine and mechanical engineering sectors.