Rearrange the following sentences to form a meaningful paragraph.

(A) Many people now prefer taking extended vacations to unwind and reconnect with themselves.
(B) Travel has increasingly become a way not just to see new places but to momentarily escape the pressures of daily routines.
(C) In today’s fast-paced world, hectic schedules and constant digital connectivity often leave individuals drained.
(D) Meeting new people, exploring unfamiliar cultures, and disconnecting from work helps rejuvenate the mind.
(E) This shift in travel behavior reflects a growing awareness about mental well-being and the need for intentional breaks.

Which of the following is the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

To determine the correct order of the sentences, we need to analyze their logical flow and connection to one another:

1. Sentence (C) serves as the introductory sentence: "In today’s fast-paced world, hectic schedules and constant digital connectivity often leave individuals drained." This sets up the context of modern-day stress and mental exhaustion.
2. Sentence (B) naturally follows (C) by introducing travel as a direct response or solution to the pressures mentioned in the first sentence: "Travel has increasingly become a way not just to see new places but to momentarily escape the pressures of daily routines."
3. Sentence (A) refines the idea of travel by specifying the preference for longer trips: "Many people now prefer taking extended vacations to unwind and reconnect with themselves."
4. Sentence (D) provides details of how these extended vacations achieve the goal of unwinding: "Meeting new people, exploring unfamiliar cultures, and disconnecting from work helps rejuvenate the mind."
5. Sentence (E) concludes the paragraph by reflecting on the overall trend described in the previous sentences: "This shift in travel behavior reflects a growing awareness about mental well-being and the need for intentional breaks."

Thus, the complete, logical sequence is C → B → A → D → E.

The second sentence after rearrangement is (B).