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Where did you get this question. I think, D is kinda broader in scope.
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Explanation given by them is rather incomplete..

The question asks you to identify the option for which the given assertion is a logical rebuttal.

The statement in option B, 'beauty exists only in the eye of the beholder', is effectively countered by the given statement.
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Lets try putting letters near the situation

a = Orchid is beautiful/beauty exists
b = someone viewing the orchid

hence the question says that 'a' exists whether or not 'b' is present

choice B implies that:

beauty can exists only if 'b' is present

in essence orchid is beautiful = beauty can exist
therefore choice B says: 'a' can exist only if 'b' is present
this is logically opposite
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B is right.

Whats wrong with D


The stimulus states that there exists such a thing as "absolute beauty". This would directly rebut B which states that beauty only exists in each person's mind. This does not directly rebut D because D can be applied to a variety of topics other than beauty.
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Thanks, guys

Agree with both ur approaches,..as long as the answer is right!..Thanks.



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