Arrange the given geological periods in correct chronological sequence.
A. Carboniferous
B. Jurassic
C. Quaternary
D. Triassic
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A, D, B, C
The geological time scale runs from the oldest period to the newest.
(A) Carboniferous — comes first, about 360 to 300 million years ago. Giant ferns and other plants of the swamp forests were buried then, and later formed coal.
(D) Triassic — comes second, about 250 to 200 million years ago. It is the first period of the age of reptiles.
(B) Jurassic — comes third, about 200 to 145 million years ago. Dinosaurs were common in it.
(C) Quaternary — comes last. It began about 2.6 million years ago and goes on today. Modern humans appeared in it.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 29-05-2026 (Slot 2).