Arrange the textile chain from environment to end-of-life fabric: Items: a. Thread b. Cotton c. Soil d. Cloth e. Rag f. Plant Choose the correct production/usage sequence.

Introduction / Context:
This sequencing problem tracks cotton textiles from agricultural beginnings to worn-out fabric.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• c = Soil supports crops.
• f = Plant (cotton plant grows).
• b = Cotton (harvested fibre).
• a = Thread (spun yarn from cotton).
• d = Cloth (woven/knitted fabric).
• e = Rag (end-of-life fabric piece).

Concept / Approach:
Use supply-chain dependencies: environment → crop → fibre → yarn → fabric → waste/rag.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Any reversal (e.g., cloth before thread) breaks manufacturing order.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Orders starting with cotton/plant before soil ignore agricultural prerequisite.
• Options ending with plant rather than rag ignore lifecycle end.

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing fibre (cotton) with yarn (thread); yarn is spun from fibre.

Final Answer:
c, f, b, a, d, e