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Simple Queries in SQL — Question 19

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Question 19

By default, ORDER BY clause lists the results in ............... order.

  1. Descending
  2. Any
  3. Same
  4. Ascending
Answer

Ascending

Reason — By default, ORDER BY clause lists the results in ascending order.


Source: This question is from Simple Queries in SQL, Computer Science — Class 12, CBSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Simple Queries in SQL: Question, Default, Order, Clause, Lists, Results. These are fundamental topics in Computer Science that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 12 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Computer Science papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

How to Approach MCQs

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Key Points to Remember

  • Write programs with proper indentation and comments.
  • Trace through your code with sample inputs to verify correctness.
  • Explain the logic behind each step of your solution.
  • Familiarise yourself with common library functions and methods.

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