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

1.Mobile Telephone

2.Android Phone

3.Communication device

4.Telephone

A2, 1, 4, 3 ✓ Correct

B2, 4, 1, 3

C3, 4, 1, 2

D3, 1, 2, 4

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

Explanation

The order of rising abstractness is Android Phone, Mobile Telephone, Telephone, Communication device.

Abstractness increases as defining detail falls away and the class grows wider.

Android Phone is the most concrete, packed with the most specific features.

Mobile Telephone and then Telephone progressively shed particulars.

Communication device is the most abstract and general of the four.

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