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What is the correct order (old to recent) of periods in Paleozoic era?

Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
  • Silurian, Devonian, Permian, Carboniferous
  • Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, Permian
  • Permian, Devonian, Silurian, Carboniferous
  • Silurian, Carboniferous, Permian, Devonian
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The Paleozoic Era's periods, from oldest to most recent, are: Cambrian, Ordovician, Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian. Of the provided options, the correct sequence is Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, and Permian, which maintains the established order.

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