Identify the correct sequence of the following means of communication (oldest to newest). Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Written

2.Face to face

3.Print

4.Broadcasting

5.Datacasting

A1, 3, 2, 5, 4

B2, 1, 3, 4, 5 ✓ Correct

C3, 4, 5, 1, 2

D4, 5, 1, 2, 3

Correct answer: (B) 2, 1, 3, 4, 5

Explanation

The correct oldest-to-newest order of these means of communication runs face to face, written, print, broadcasting and datacasting.

Statement 2 face to face is the oldest, the original oral mode of human communication.

Statement 1 written comes next as speech was recorded in script.

Statement 3 print follows with the invention of the printing press and mass reproduction.

Statement 4 broadcasting comes later with radio and television transmission.

Statement 5 datacasting is the newest, the digital distribution of data over networks.

The order tracks the historical evolution from speech to digital media.

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