If you’re preparing for ECET 2026 under the C-23 syllabus, understanding the basics of HTML is essential for scoring in the Web Technologies section. Two of the most frequently tested and practically used HTML elements are Tables and Lists. These elements form the foundation of web page layouts and data representation. This session covers their complete usage, structure, and 10 expected MCQs for ECET, helping you revise smarter and faster.
📘 Concept Notes – HTML Tables & Lists
📑 HTML Tables
Tables are used to display data in rows and columns. They are especially helpful when presenting structured content like schedules, prices, or records.
🔧 Basic Table Tags:
<table>– Defines the table<tr>– Table row<th>– Table heading<td>– Table data cell<caption>– Table title (optional)- Attributes:
border,colspan,rowspan,align,width, etc.
✅ Example:
<table border="1">
<caption>Student Marks</caption>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Marks</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ravi</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
</table>HTML Lists
Lists are used to display information in a structured format.
🔹 Types of Lists:
- Ordered List (
<ol>):- Displays numbered items
- Example:
<ol>
<li>HTML</li>
<li>CSS</li>
</ol>2. Unordered List (<ul>):
- Displays bullet points
- Example:
<ul>
<li>Python</li>
<li>JavaScript</li>
</ul>3. Description List (<dl>):
- Used for definitions
- Includes:
<dl>– Description list<dt>– Term<dd>– Definition
- Example:
<dl>
<dt>HTML</dt>
<dd>HyperText Markup Language</dd>
</dl>🔟 10 Most Expected MCQs – ECET 2026 [HTML Tables & Lists]
Q1. Which HTML tag is used to define a table row?
A) <td>
B) <tr>
C) <table>
D) <th>
Q2. What is the default bullet style for <ul> list?
A) Number
B) Asterisk
C) Disc
D) Square
Q3. Which tag is used to define table headers?
A) <td>
B) <th>
C) <tr>
D) <caption>
Q4. In which tag do you use <li> elements?
A) <ol>
B) <ul>
C) Both A and B
D) <dl>
Q5. What does <dl> stand for?
A) Data List
B) Description List
C) Defined List
D) Display List
Q6. To merge two columns in a table, which attribute is used?
A) merge
B) rowspan
C) colspan
D) align
Q7. Which tag defines the title of a table?
A) <th>
B) <title>
C) <caption>
D) <head>
Q8. Ordered list starts with which tag?
A) <ol>
B) <ul>
C) <list>
D) <li>
Q9. Which tag is used to define a data cell in a table?
A) <th>
B) <td>
C) <tr>
D) <table>
Q10. The correct tag for defining a list item is:
A) <list>
B) <li>
C) <item>
D) <dt>
✅ Answer Key Table
| Q.No | Answer |
|---|---|
| Q1 | B |
| Q2 | C |
| Q3 | B |
| Q4 | C |
| Q5 | B |
| Q6 | C |
| Q7 | C |
| Q8 | A |
| Q9 | B |
| Q10 | B |
🧠 Explanations of All Answers
- Q1 → B:
<tr>defines a row in the table. - Q2 → C: The default bullet style is
discfor unordered lists. - Q3 → B:
<th>is used for table headers. - Q4 → C:
<li>is used inside both<ol>and<ul>. - Q5 → B:
<dl>stands for Description List. - Q6 → C:
colspanis used to merge columns in a table. - Q7 → C:
<caption>gives a title to the table. - Q8 → A: Ordered lists use
<ol>. - Q9 → B:
<td>is for table data cells. - Q10 → B:
<li>is the tag for list items.
🎯 Why This Practice Matters for ECET 2026
In the Web Technologies section of ECET, questions from HTML basics like tables and lists are guaranteed. These are easy, high-scoring, and often direct. If you understand the syntax and tag usage well, you can answer confidently without confusion. Practicing MCQs helps improve exam-time speed and recall.
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