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Arrange the following terms in order of increasing intension.
A. Baseball player
B. Ball player
C. Fielder
D. Athlete
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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UGC NET 2023 Electronic Science Question Paper (13-Dec-2023) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

D, B, A, C

To solve this question, we need to understand the concept of "intension" in the context of categorization. Intension refers to the internal content of a term, or the set of all possible meanings or characteristics that a term holds.

When arranging terms in order of increasing intension, we start with more general terms and move towards more specific ones.

  1. Athlete (D): This is a very broad category that includes anyone who engages in physical exercise or sports, whether professionally or recreationally.
  2. Ball player (B): This category is more specific than "Athlete" as it narrows down athletes to those who play sports involving a ball.
  3. Baseball player (A): This term is even more specific than "Ball player" as it refers to players of a specific ball game, namely baseball.
  4. Fielder (C): In the context of baseball, a fielder is a player who is specifically positioned on the field during a game. This term is the most specific in terms of role specificity within a game.

Based on this understanding, the order of increasing intension is: Athlete (D) → Ball player (B) → Baseball player (A) → Fielder (C).

Thus, the correct answer is: D, B, A, C

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