Although statistics and definitions are inexact, educated guesses put the number of refugees worldwide at well over 10 million. The overwhelming majority prefer to return to their native land than to emigrate to a foreign one. The millions of refugees from Afghanistan are sufficient proof: Despite the toll the war and subsequent fighting have taken on their country, very few have applied for permission to emigrate.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the argument above?
(A)
Most refugees are as reluctant to emigrate as are the refugees from Afghanistan.
Correctso, most other countries refugees are less interested to emigrate, support conclusion
(B) The refugees from Afghanistan fled what they considered political oppression rather than economic disaster.
Incorrectadditional info, cant strengthens argument
(C) Most of the children born to refugees prefer to remain in their adoptive country rather than return to the land their parents left.
IncorrectIrrelevant
(D) Although refugees flee their homes for a variety of different reasons, the overwhelming majority are looking for improved living conditions.
Incorrectadditional info, cause for emigrate to another country
(E) The number of refugees worldwide has risen dramatically over the last ten years.
IncorrectIrrelevant