Q.Distinguish between an ordered list and an unordered list in HTML.

HTML offers two common list types that look different and are used in different situations depending on whether the sequence of items matters.

Both are HTML lists whose individual items are marked with <li>, but they differ in appearance and use:

Tag used: An ordered list uses <ol> ... </ol>; an unordered list uses <ul> ... </ul>.

Marker shown: An ordered list marks each item with a number (or letter) in sequence — 1, 2, 3 ...; an unordered list marks each item with a bullet.

When used: An ordered list is used when the order of items is important, such as the steps of a procedure or a ranked list; an unordered list is used when the order does not matter, such as a shopping list of items.

For example, the steps to open a web page suit an ordered list, while a list of stationery items suits an unordered list.

<ol>
  <li>Open the browser.</li> …

Students sometimes think the difference is only the bullet vs number appearance — the real point the examiner wants is WHEN each is used: …