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    Question

    In the question below, an argument is given, followed

    by three statements. From the options, choose the statements that can combine to produce the argument. Argument: Industrial activities and large-scale commercial interests are significantly contributing to the loss of biodiversity and the destruction of natural habitats. I. Over the last decade, corporate logging and palm oil plantations have replaced 40 percent of the indigenous rainforests in Southeast Asia, leading to the displacement of native species. II. While both urban and rural populations are affected by rising global temperatures, the impact on agricultural yield has been consistent across all land types. III. In the Amazon basin, large-scale mining operations and cattle ranching now occupy land that previously supported thousands of unique plant and animal species, many of which are now endangered.
    A Only I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All I, II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The argument tells us that large-scale industrial and commercial actions (logging, plantations, mining, ranching) are the drivers behind habitat destruction and biodiversity loss. It can be inferred by putting together both I and III: I tells us how corporate logging and plantations have replaced a massive portion of rainforests and displaced species; III tells us how mining and ranching occupy land previously rich in unique species, leading to their endangerment. Thus, A is the right answer. II is incorrect as it talks about the uniform impact of temperature on agricultural yields for everyone. The given argument regarding industrial destruction of biodiversity cannot be inferred from this statement.

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