Question

Arrange the following words in lexicographical (dictionary) order from highest to lowest: 1. Sunflower
2. Rainbow
3. Mountain
4. Ocean

• A. Sunflower, Ocean, Rainbow, Mountain
• B. Ocean, Rainbow, Sunflower, Mountain
• C. Sunflower, Rainbow, Mountain, Ocean
• D. Rainbow, Sunflower, Ocean, Mountain

Hint:

When arranging in lexicographical order, compare words letter by letter from the start. If the first letters are the same, continue comparing subsequent letters. Reverse the sequence for descending order.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding Lexicographical Order
Lexicographical (dictionary) order arranges words based on alphabetical sequence. For "highest to lowest," we arrange them in ascending order (A to Z) and then reverse to get descending order (Z to (a).
Step 2: Arrange in ascending order (A to Z) Comparing the first letters of each word: - M (Mountain) comes first.
- O (Ocean) comes next.
- R (Rainbow) comes next.
- S (Sunflower) comes last.
So, ascending order is: Mountain, Ocean, Rainbow, Sunflower.
Step 3: Reverse for descending order (Z to (a) Reversing the above gives: Sunflower, Ocean, Rainbow, Mountain.
Step 4: Match with the given options Option (a) matches exactly.
Final Answer: \[ {\text{Sunflower, Ocean, Rainbow, Mountain}} \]