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Which of the following best completes the passage below?
Over the years, supporters of slavery have put forward several view-points to rationalize their belief. One such argument states that some people are meant to be slaves as part of the natural order of the universe, or as part of God’s plan, and it is wrong to interfere with this by abolishing slavery. However, such an argument is flawed, because it fails to take into account the fact that __________________.
(A) slavery is a cruel practice that does not find much favor with most people in the world
(B) just because something is part of God’s plan does not mean it is the morally correct thing to do
(C) slavery is considered illegal in almost all the countries of the world
(D) there exist no certain criteria to distinguish between natural slaves and those who should not be enslaved
(E) just because something is meant to be does not mean that it has to be
Over the years, supporters of slavery have put forward several view-points to rationalize their belief. One such argument states that some people are meant to be slaves as part of the natural order of the universe, or as part of God’s plan, and it is wrong to interfere with this by abolishing slavery. However, such an argument is flawed, because it fails to take into account the fact that __________________.
(A) slavery is a cruel practice that does not find much favor with most people in the world
(B) just because something is part of God’s plan does not mean it is the morally correct thing to do
(C) slavery is considered illegal in almost all the countries of the world
(D) there exist no certain criteria to distinguish between natural slaves and those who should not be enslaved
(E) just because something is meant to be does not mean that it has to be
24 Sep 2025, 05:57
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There is a group of supporters of Slavery : who put forth the view that as per gods plan and will, some people are meant to be slaved. So, it’s wrong to act contradictory to gods plan by abolishing slavery.
The flaw in the above mentioned argument is that it has failed to take into account : “ so we need to provide evidences such that, even though gods plan is to continue slavery, discontinuing it would be fair and just or counter it mentioning abolishing it is now a part of gods will”.
Let’s look into the options individually :
(A) slavery is a cruel practice that does not find much favor with most people in the world
This statement in isolation seems catchy and valid. But, we need to counter the argument by taking cues from the question stem. Hence, it’s not valid.
(B) just because something is part of God’s plan does not mean it is the morally correct thing to do
This perfectly resonates with the crux and theme of the argument put into play. And hence a valid answer.
(C) slavery is considered illegal in almost all the countries of the world
This is an out of scope option. Moreover, we are not sure whether slavery is considered illegal or its forms being considered legal or not. Hence, eliminating it.
(D) there exist no certain criteria to distinguish between natural slaves and those who should not be enslaved.
The question doesn’t speak about the difference between natural slaves and ppl who are being enslaved. Hence, eliminating it.
(E) just because something is meant to be does not mean that it has to be.
This is a more generalised way of saying things, in a more philosophical way - Which cannot fit aptly to the context. Hence, eliminating it.
Option B
24 Sep 2025, 10:22
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Hi, I was confused between B & C, but the reason I chose C because I felt that Q stem asks about the "fact" and only C states that. However that "almost" part in the answer is giving me second thoughts.
Any suggestions pls.Thanks
Any suggestions pls.Thanks
