Arrange the following group of terms in order of increasing intension.

1.Tiger

2.Mammal

3.Feline

4.Animal

A1, 3, 2, 4

B4, 1, 3, 2

C4, 2, 3, 1 ✓ Correct

D1, 2, 3, 4

Correct answer: (C) 4, 2, 3, 1

Explanation

Increasing intension runs Animal, Mammal, Feline, Tiger.

Intension is the set of defining attributes that a term connotes.

Animal carries the fewest attributes and so has the widest extension.

Each next term adds attributes and narrows extension: Mammal, then Feline, then Tiger.

Greater intension means fewer members, so the most specific term Tiger comes last.

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