Correct option is C
To arrange the terms in order of increasing connotation, we begin with the most general term and move toward the most specific:
1.
Animal (B): This is the broadest term, encompassing all animals in the kingdom.
2.
Domestic Animal (A): A subset of animals that are tamed and live under human care, such as pets and livestock.
3.
Beast of burden (D): A more specific subset of domestic animals, referring to animals used for labour, such as horses, donkeys, and oxen.
4.
Horse (C): A specific example of a beast of burden, though not all horses are used for this purpose.
Thus, the correct increasing connotation order is:
Animal (B) →
Domestic Animal (A) →
Beast of Burden (D) →
Horse (C).
Information Booster:
1.
Animal is the broadest term and refers to any living organism within the animal kingdom. It includes mammals, reptiles, birds, and all other types of animals, without specifying any further characteristics.
2.
Domestic Animal is a more specific term, which refers to animals that have been tamed and kept by humans for various purposes such as companionship, labor, or food production. Examples include dogs, cats, cattle, and horses.
3.
Beast of Burden is a category of domestic animals, specifically those used for work, such as carrying loads or pulling carts. This term adds a functional connotation to the animal’s role, typically referring to animals like donkeys, horses, and camels that are used in transportation or labor.
4.
Horse is a specific type of domestic animal that can also be a beast of burden. Not all horses are used for work, but they can be. The term "horse" is more specific compared to the general term "domestic animal" or "beast of burden," referring to a particular species.
The order of increasing connotation moves from a
general term (animal) to a
specific one (horse), with each term adding more particular characteristics and functional roles.
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