Question

An argument is given below, on the basis of that argument; find out the parallel argument from the given list of subsequent arguments

Argument: Himalayan Sparrows are disappearing. This bird is an Indian bird; therefore, Indian birds are disappearing.

Subsequent Arguments:

विकल्प

• Industrialists pay most of the taxes. ‘Z’ is a wealthy man therefore ‘Z’ must pay most taxes

• A pineapple is a fruit, a mango is a fruit therefore pineapple is a mango

• Snow tigers are an endangered species; all endangered species must be protected; therefore snow-tiger must be protected

• John is his father’s favorite son, and John knows this must be true because his father told him this; and no father would lie to his favorite son

Answer 1

Snow tigers are an endangered species; all endangered species must be protected; therefore snow-tiger must be protected

Explanation:

The argument is of the from A (Himalayan sparrows) is B (disappearing), A is C (Indian bird), and therefore B is C. Option (c): This option can be broken down as A (Snow tigers) is a subset of B (endangered species), B is a subset of C (protected) and so A is a subset of C. It follows the given argument exactly and hence is the correct answer.