Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: (ii), (iii), (i), (iv)
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
All words share the “bi…” prefix. We must compare the subsequent letters methodically to avoid swapping near neighbors, especially among the “bila…” and “bili…” cluster.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
First, “bif…” precedes any “bil…”. Among the “bil…” group, compare letter by letter: “bila…” vs “billi…” vs “bili r…”. “bila…” (with “a”) precedes “bili…”. Between “billian” and “bilirubin”, “billian” has “…billi a n” while “bilirubin” is “…bili r…”, and since “a” < “r”, “billian” precedes “bilirubin”.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Order: (ii) Bifurcate → (iii) Bilateral → (i) Billian → (iv) Bilirubin.
Verification / Alternative check:
Check each adjacent pair using character-by-character comparison to confirm no reversals.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They invert the internal order within the “bil…” cluster (often swapping Billian and Bilirubin) or place a “bil…” word ahead of “bif…”.
Common Pitfalls:
Final Answer:
(ii), (iii), (i), (iv).
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