Question

Arrange the following words as per the order in the dictionary:

• A. Consume
• B. Consciousness
• C. Conscience
• D. Conservation
• E. Consequence

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

Hint:

When arranging words in dictionary order, always compare letter-by-letter and stop at the first point of difference—this determines the correct sequence instantly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Lexicographical ordering is based on comparing words character by character from left to right, and the first mismatch determines their order. Step 1:Group words by initial pattern.
All words share the prefix "Cons", so ordering depends on the next differing segments: "Consc", "Conse", and "Consu".
Step 2:Arrange words starting with "Consc".

• Conscience → "Conscie..."
• Consciousness → "Conscio..."

At the first differing character: \[ i < o \] Thus, Conscience comes before Consciousness.
Step 3:Arrange words starting with "Conse".

• Consequence
• Conservation

Comparing after "Conse": \[ q < r \] So, Consequence precedes Conservation.
Step 4:Place "Consume".
"Consume" begins with "Consu", which is lexicographically greater than both "Consc" and "Conse", so it comes last.
Final Answer: C, B, E, D, A