Step 1: Analyzing the options.
We need to form a sentence that reflects how ancient myths of India have been preserve(D)
- (D) begins with the key point: "have been preserved with great care."
- (C) follows, describing how they were preserved: "by priests
-the guardians of learning."
- (B) provides the subject of the preservation: "the ancient myths of Indi(A)"
- (A) concludes by describing where these myths have persisted: "in the minds of people."
Step 2: Conclusion.
The correct order is: "The ancient myths of India have been preserved with great care by priests—the guardians of learning, in the minds of people."
Thus, the correct answer is 1. (D), (C), (B), (A).
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{The correct answer is 1. (D), (C), (B), (A).}}
\]