Question:

Arrange the following geological periods in their occurrence from latest to oldest order.
(A) Triassic
(B) Carboniferous
(C) Tertiary
(D) Jurassic

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Geological periods are often remembered by the mnemonic "The Jurassic Triassic Carboniferous," with Tertiary being the latest.
Updated On: Sep 9, 2025
  • (D), (B), (C), (A)
  • (A), (B), (D), (C)
  • (B), (A), (D), (C)
  • (C), (D), (A), (B)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The geological periods are arranged in the following chronological order, from the latest to the oldest:
- Tertiary (C) is the latest period among the options listed.
- Jurassic (D) follows the Tertiary, and it is after the Triassic.
- Triassic (A) comes after the Jurassic.
- Carboniferous (B) is the oldest period among the choices.
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