Question

Arrange correct sequence in ascending order as per year of establishment of the following in India.
A. National Advertising
B. J. Walter Thompson
C. B. Dattaram and Co.
D. Lintas
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. C, D, B, A
• B. A, C, D, B
• C. B, A, C, D
• D. C, B, A, D

Hint:

In chronology-based establishment questions, ascending order means arranging from oldest organization to newest organization.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Chronological arrangement questions based on establishment years require arranging organizations from oldest to newest when ascending order is asked. Advertising agencies played an important role in the development of Indian advertising and communication industries.

Step 1: Understanding the organizations. The agencies mentioned are:
• National Advertising
• J. Walter Thompson
• B. Dattaram and Co.
• Lintas These are historically significant advertising organizations.

Step 2: Determining chronological order. The approximate order according to establishment is: \[ \text{B. Dattaram and Co.} \rightarrow \text{J. Walter Thompson} \rightarrow \text{National Advertising} \rightarrow \text{Lintas} \] Using the labels: \[ C \rightarrow B \rightarrow A \rightarrow D \]

Step 3: Matching the sequence with options. Option (D) exactly matches: \[ C, B, A, D \] Hence, Option (D) is correct.

Step 4: Why other options are incorrect.
• Option (A) incorrectly places Lintas too early
• Option (B) incorrectly starts with National Advertising
• Option (C) places J. Walter Thompson before B. Dattaram and Co. Thus, those options are incorrect. Final Conclusion: The correct ascending chronological order is: \[ \boxed{C, B, A, D} \] Therefore, the correct option is: \[ \boxed{(4)} \]