Question

Which of the following is a connotation? \[ \text{A. Amartya Sen} \] \[ \text{B. Rationality} \] \[ \text{C. Educated} \] \[ \text{D. John Rawls} \] \[ \text{E. Indian} \]

• A. A, C and E only
• B. A and D only
• C. B and C only
• D. B, C and E only

Hint:

Connotation means qualities or attributes of a term, while denotation means the things or persons to which the term applies.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
In logic, terms have: \[ \text{Denotation} \] and \[ \text{Connotation} \] Denotation means the objects or individuals to which a term applies. Connotation means the qualities or attributes suggested by a term.

Step 1: Check proper names.
Amartya Sen and John Rawls are proper names. They mainly denote particular individuals. So: \[ A,\ D = \text{Not connotation} \]

Step 2: Check Rationality.
Rationality is a quality or attribute. So: \[ B = \text{Connotation} \]

Step 3: Check Educated.
Educated also expresses an attribute or quality. So: \[ C = \text{Connotation} \]

Step 4: Final conclusion.
The connotative terms are: \[ B,\ C \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(C) B and C only}} \]