Four columns are identical in all parameters except end conditions. Arrange them in their ascending order of load carrying capacity.

Four columns are identical in all parameters except end conditions. Arrange them in their ascending order of load carrying capacity.

i) both ends are hinged

ii) both ends are fixed

iii) one end is fixed and the other end is free

iv) one end is fixed and the other end is hinged.

a) ii, iv, i, iii

b) i,iv, iii, ii

c) iii, i, iv, ii

d) i, ii, iii, iv