Which one of the following statements, if true, would weaken the author's claims?

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Question :

Which one of the following statements, if true, would weaken the author's claims?

Started 9 months ago by Shashank in

A.
Wolf attacks on tourists in Lozère are on the rise.
B.
Having migrated out in the last century, wolves are now returning to Lozère.
C.
The old mining sites of Lozère are now being used as grazing pastures for sheep.
D.

Unemployment concerns the residents of Lozère.

Option is the correct answer.

Explanatory Answer

According to the author, tourists are happy with a growing wolf population as they enjoy visiting wolf parks. If wolf attacks on tourists in Lozère are on the rise, then it would weaken the author's claims. Option A is the correct choice.

None of the other options, if true, weaken the author's claims. Note that if the residents of Lozère were concerned with unemployment, they would not complain about the growing wolf population, as wolf parks, according to the author, generate income and jobs in rural areas.