Premise: The number of wild tigers living in India dropped from an estimated 40,000 at the turn of the century to 2,000 in 1970. Although determined conservation efforts have
halted the precipitous decline, the survival of the wild tiger in India is uncertain even now.
Conclusion: Still, it is beyond doubt that if the tiger is to survive in the wild at all, its best chance is in India.
"The statements above, if true, support which of the following?"
Question Type : Assumption, answers may include new information and one can apply modified negation.
Prephase: Look for words/ statements which refer to survival/ comparison with India.
○○ There are now more than 2,000 wild tigers surviving in India. -
Premise, does not influence the conclusion.○○ There are fewer than 2,000 wild tigers living in the wild outside of India. -
Premise, does not influence the conclusion.○○ If tigers fail to survive in the wild in India, the species will become extinct. -
Does refer to survival but does not clarify why the tigers best chance of survival is in india.○○ It is impossible for a tiger raised in captivity to ever successfully adapt to life in the wild. -
Premise, does not influence the conclusion.○○ The survival of the wild tiger in countries other than India is also endangered. -
refers to to both survival and comparison.
If you negate - The survival of the wild tiger in countries other than India is not endangered - dissolves the conclusion.
ashwini86 - hope this resolves your query. Feel free to revert in case of any doubts.
Good luck
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