Arrange the following in decreasing order of scope of meaning (broadest to narrowest is reversed here; follow the book's decreasing-meaning order). Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
1.Polygon
2.Rectangle
3.Geometry
4.Square
A4, 2, 3, 1
B3, 1, 2, 4
C1, 3, 2, 4
D4, 2, 1, 3 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 4, 2, 1, 3
Explanation
In decreasing intension the order is Square, Rectangle, Polygon, Geometry.
A square carries the most defining attributes, being equal-sided and right-angled.
A rectangle drops the equal-sides mark and so has fewer attributes.
A polygon keeps only the many-sided attribute, fewer still.
Geometry, as the broadest and most abstract term, holds the least connotation.
Ranking from richest content to thinnest gives square down to geometry.
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