Question

What is the correct order (old to recent) of periods in Paleozoic era?

(1) Silurian, Devonian, Permian, Carboniferous

(2) Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, Permian

(3) Permian, Devonian, Silurian, Carboniferous

(4) Silurian, Carboniferous, Permian, Devonian

Answer 1

Correct option is (2) Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, Permian

The correct answer is option (2) as the correct order (from old to recent) of periods in Paleozoic era is Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, Permian

• Option (1) is incorrect because Permian, is mentioned before (carboniferous).
• Option (3) is incorrect because it is mentioned that Permian is the oldest period of Paleozoic era.
• Option (4) is incorrect because it is mentioned that Devonian is the recent period of Paleozoic era.