Arrange the following in order of increasing connotation. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Domestic animal

2.Animal

3.Horse

4.Beast of burden

A3, 4, 2, 1

B2, 1, 3, 4

C2, 1, 4, 3 ✓ Correct

D3, 4, 1, 2

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

Explanation

Increasing connotation runs from the most general term to the most specific.

Animal implies the fewest attributes and heads the order.

Domestic animal adds the mark of being kept by humans.

Beast of burden narrows further to load-carrying domestic animals.

Horse, most specific, closes it: Animal, domestic animal, beast of burden, horse.

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