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(E) can't be the assumption that Zimbabwe's position based on, because it is unclear from the question what does a conservative policy entails, for instance it could actually entail eliminating poaching but does not entail a possibility for traders to carefully cull elephant herds that threaten to become too big as Zimbabwe does. So answer is (A)
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Hey Experts

Any advice, why A is correct.

Frankly, the options were very difficult for me to interpret wrt. passage.

Please can you clarify the option A and how it strengthens the passage.

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The options are too difficult to relate with the passage. By POE I got to the answer, but couldn't find a reason to nail down the correct answer
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Thank you Hesham123 for an explanation.
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Hi,

I am still having a hard time understanding how the total ban on the ivory trade would negatively impact Zimbabwe financially.
How is the ban on the ivory trade related to not being able to cull elephant herds which is a source of their income?
To me, the stimulus doesn't seem to even imply that Zimbabwe does ivory trading either. Even if it does, how can we be sure that it does?
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The correct answer is (A), and here's why:

Zimbabwe's objection to the ban on ivory trading is based on the argument that the problem lies not with the ivory trade itself but with the ineffective conservation policies of other countries. Zimbabwe has successfully managed poaching within its borders and relies on income from managing its elephant population. Therefore, Zimbabwe argues that it should not be penalized by a total ban on ivory trade, which would harm its economy, given that it is not responsible for the problem of poaching.

Principle (A): "International measures to correct a problem should not adversely affect countries that are not responsible for the problem."
This principle aligns perfectly with Zimbabwe's position. Zimbabwe objects to a total ban because it believes that countries like itself, which have successfully managed conservation and poaching issues, should not suffer the negative economic consequences of a ban that is meant to address a problem caused by other countries. Therefore, (A) forms a logical basis for Zimbabwe’s objection to the ban.
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Thanks! I was so confused with A & E. But your explanation simplifies everything- why E is cancelled.

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(E) can't be the assumption that Zimbabwe's position based on, because it is unclear from the question what does a conservative policy entails, for instance it could actually entail eliminating poaching but does not entail a possibility for traders to carefully cull elephant herds that threaten to become too big as Zimbabwe does. So answer is (A)
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I still dont understand how A is correct. How exactly does trade ban on ivory would negatively affect Zimbabwe, considering that trade ban doesn’t mean that Zimbabwe cannot continue culling for its economy. Anyone can help explain ? Except that, after culling the elephants, Zimbabwe trades on the ivory but this requires further assumption
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Passage says "The country of Zimbabwe.... objects to such a ban. Zimbabwe holds that the problem lies not with the ivory trade but with the conservation policies of other countries."

They are basically saying why should we do something (put ban) if the ban is not the problem.. now read A.. it states the same thing.

(A) International measures to correct a problem should not adversely affect countries that are not responsible for the problem.
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