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: Dictionary order (lexicographical order) compares words letter by letter from left to right. The first differing letter determines the order. Step 1:Compare initial common letters.
All words begin with ``Cons''. So we compare from the next letters.
Step 2:Compare next letters carefully.}

• Conscience $\rightarrow$ "Consc..."
• Consciousness $\rightarrow$ "Consc..."

Now compare: \[ \text{Conscience vs Consciousness} \] At the next differing position: \[ \text{i (in Conscience)}<\text{o (in Consciousness)} \] So, \[ Conscience (C)<Consciousness (B) \]
Step 3:Compare remaining words starting with "Conse" and "Conser".}

• Consequence (E)
• Conservation (D)
• Consume (A)

Compare: \[ \text{Consequence vs Conservation} \] At differing letter: \[ \text{q}<\text{r} \Rightarrow \text{Consequence (E)}<\text{Conservation (D)} \]
Step 4:Compare Consume with others.
"Consume" starts with "Consu", and since: \[ u>e, r \] it comes last. Final Order: \[ C, B, E, D, A \]