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

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The correct answer is option (2) as the correct order (from old to recent) of periods in Paleozoic era is Silurian, Devonian, Carboniferous, Permian - Option (1) is incorrect because Permian, is mentioned before (carboniferous). - Option (3) is incorrect because it is mentioned that Permian is the oldest period of Paleozoic era. - Option (4) is incorrect because it is mentioned that Devonian is the recent period of Paleozoic era.