Despite quantum leaps in transportation technology in the twentieth

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Despite  quantum leaps in transportation technology  in the twentieth century, laws regarding cargo found at sea have remained virtually unchanged since the seventeenth century. Flotsam (floating cargo from a shipwrecked vessel), jetsam (sunken cargo thrown overboard to lighten a distressed vessel), and lagan (discarded underwater cargo marked with a buoy for subsequent retrieval) all belong, according to maritime law, to the original owner no matter how long the cargo remain in the water. Discarded cargo of any type can be held for salvage; the owner may then claim it if they pay an equitable reward to the finder. If, after a reasonable time, the owners fail to appear, the salvager may claim the cargo as his or her own.
 
The advent of the airplane brought about a new legal dilemma: were salvage laws applicable to cargo retrieved from an  airplane downed at sea ?  According to judicial decisions in the United States, such cargo is placed under appropriate maritime laws as long as it is found in navigable waters.  But this should come as no surprise to students of American jurisprudence, since previous United States court rulings have absurdly applied salvage laws to money found on a body floating in a lake. No doubt future American judges will allow cargo salvaged in space to fall under these same laws.    1 
 1. The author of the passage is primarily concerned with

A. explaining a widely disputed point of law 
B. refuting critics of current maritime law
C. tracing the origins of modern maritime law
D. describing a point of law and its modern applications 
E. presenting a case against current maritime law

2 
 2. The passage suggests that which of the following would qualify as jetsam under current maritime law?

A. Sandbags dropped from a leaking hot-air balloon into a lake 
B. A bracelet that fell into the ocean from the wrist of a passenger on a cruise ship
C. The wreckage of a private yacht on the shore of a beach
D. The oil leaked from a hull-breach in a tanker
E. An abandoned lobster trap with an attached buoy

3 
 3. The author of the passage concludes which of the following about current maritime law?

A. It has drawbacks that are far outweighed by its benefits.
B. It seems unlikely to change in the near future.
C. It will require complete revision if it is to remain useful.
D. It is no longer relevant in light of current technology. 
E. It cannot be made to apply to space-age technology.

4 
 4. The author mentions “quantum leaps in transportation technology" ( Highlighted ) in order to

A. illustrate the contribution of modern technology to transportation
B. stress the disparity between existing maritime laws and modern circumstances
C. indicate the importance of technology in modern society
D. describe the contributions of seventeenth-century sailors to maritime law
E. present a viable alternative to obsolete salvage laws

5 
 5. The primary function of the second paragraph of the passage is to

A. develop further a theory described in the first paragraph
B. present an alternative to the view expressed in the first paragraph
C. rebut criticisms presented in the first paragraph
D. raise questions about the implications of the first paragraph
E. urge legal theorists to reconsider current salvage laws

6 
 6. The author uses the example of the “airplane downed at sea" ( Highlighted ) in order to

A. show a potential incongruity between current law and technology
B. present an instance when current law satisfies a practical need
C. demonstrate the failings of the American legal system
D. justify an otherwise unpopular legal opinion
E. prove a theory using an example from history

7 
 7. The author considers the court rulings mentioned in  Text in Red ?

A. unreasonable
B. enlightened
C. prudent
D. static
E. appropriate

sarphant123 · Answer

SajjadAhmad  Can you please help in formatting it?
I tried using your codes you have in the last post.

D4498 · Answer

The author of the passage concludes which of the following about current maritime law?
B. It seems unlikely to change in the near future.Ans:-
(No doubt future American judges will allow cargo salvaged in space to fall under these same laws.)

2. The passage suggests that which of the following would qualify as jetsam under current maritime law?
A. Sandbags dropped from a leaking hot-air balloon into a lake.(
sunken cargo thrown overboard to lighten a distressed vessel)

1. The author of the passage is primarily concerned with
D. describing a point of law and its modern applications.(description of marine law is provided plus how it's applied in with the advent of aeroplane.)

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Praveenksinha · Answer

1. The author of the passage is primarily concerned with

Ans D

A. explaining a widely disputed point of law :-  Author never mentioned that this law is disputed 
B. refuting critics of current maritime law :- Author never talked about critics of current maritime law 
C. tracing the origins of modern maritime law :- Author just mentioned once about time of origin of this law 
D. describing a point of law and its modern applications :-  Author has described this law in first para and in next author talked aout aeroplace crashing into ocean 
E. presenting a case against current maritime law :- Author has not presented any case against this law

2. The passage suggests that which of the following would qualify as jetsam under current maritime law?

"sunken cargo thrown overboard to lighten a distressed vessel"- material thrown out of distressed vessel in to ocean, so that ships become light in order to save the ship from sinking
Ans :- A
A. Sandbags dropped from a leaking hot-air balloon into a lake :- Correct 
B. A bracelet that fell into the ocean from the wrist of a passenger on a cruise ship :- Bracelet is not thrown away to reduce the weight of ship, it felt hence wrong 
C. The wreckage of a private yacht on the shore of a beach :- We are not concerned about wreckage 
D. The oil leaked from a hull-breach in a tanker :- Oil leaked due to accident and not done intentionally to reduce weight 
E. An abandoned lobster trap with an attached buoy :- Irrelevant

3. The author of the passage concludes which of the following about current maritime law?

A. It has drawbacks that are far outweighed by its benefits.  Author has not done any benefit or drawback analysis 
B. It seems unlikely to change in the near future. :- "No doubt future American judges will allow cargo salvaged in space to fall under these same laws." Correct 
C. It will require complete revision if it is to remain useful. :- Author has not mentioned any such things 
D. It is no longer relevant in light of current technology. :- Author has not discussed technology, Author is only talking about application of a law 
E. It cannot be made to apply to space-age technology.:- Irreverent

Adi88 · Answer

Referring to the explanation for the answer of Q1, I think author explicitly mentions that the point of law is disputed, but what he doesn't mention is whether it is "WIDELY" disputed or not. Its a slight twist in the language that makes option A wrong.

Kartik0195 · Answer

Can someone please explain why option C is wrong in Q6.

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Sajjad1994 · Answer

Explanation

6. The author uses the example of the “airplane downed at sea" (Highlighted) in order to

A. Show a potential incongruity between current law and technology:   
This is the correct answer. The passage discusses how laws regarding cargo found at sea have remained virtually unchanged since the seventeenth century, despite quantum leaps in transportation technology in the twentieth century. The example of an airplane downed at sea is used to illustrate how technological advancements, such as airplanes, have created new situations that may not be adequately addressed by existing laws, indicating a potential incongruity between current law and technology.

B. Present an instance when current law satisfies a practical need:  
This is not supported by the passage. The passage does not mention that current laws regarding cargo found at sea satisfy a practical need. In fact, it implies that existing laws may be outdated and not fully applicable to modern transportation technology.

C. Demonstrate the failings of the American legal system:  
This is not supported by the passage. The passage does not criticize or demonstrate the failings of the American legal system. It simply mentions previous United States court rulings that have applied salvage laws to money found on a body floating in a lake and suggests that future American judges may apply salvage laws to cargo salvaged in space, without making any judgment on the failings of the legal system.

D. Justify an otherwise unpopular legal opinion:  
This is not supported by the passage. The passage does not mention any specific legal opinions or attempt to justify unpopular legal opinions. It simply presents examples and discusses the potential incongruity between current law and technology in the context of cargo found at sea.

E. Prove a theory using an example from history:  
This is not supported by the passage. The passage does not present any theories or use historical examples to prove a theory. It primarily discusses the unchanged nature of maritime laws regarding cargo found at sea and the potential challenges posed by modern transportation technology, such as airplanes.

In conclusion,  option A  is the most accurate answer as it aligns with the passage's focus on the potential incongruity between current law and technology in the context of cargo found at sea.

Answer: A

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