Statement: Should people be allowed to rear endangered species like musk deer for commercial purposes? Arguments: I. Yes, prosperity of a nation depends upon the prosperity of its citizens. If more options of earning will be there before a citizen he/she will certainly become wealthy . II. No, people have no right to fulfill their commercial desire by marking endangered species more endangered or extinct.

Verbal Reasoning Statement and Argument

Choose an option

A

if only argument I is strong
B

if only argument II is strong
C

if either I or II is strong
D

if neither I nor II is strong

Answer

Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong

Explanation

I is weak because it does not hit at the main question ___''rearing endangered species''. II is weak because it assumes that rearing musk deer will diminish their number. Experience, on the other hand, tells us that rearing of a species for commercial purposes only adds to its number.