Statement: Should cutting of trees be banned altogether?
Arguments:
Yes. It is very much necessary to do so to restore ecological balance.
No. A total ban would harm timber based industries.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Answer: Option D
Clearly, trees play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and so must be preserved. So, argument I holds. Also, trees form the basic source of timber and a complete ban on cutting of trees would harm timber based industries. So, only a controlled cutting of trees should be allowed and the loss replenished by planting more trees. So, argument II is also valid.
Answer: Option D
Clearly, trees play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance and so must be preserved. So, argument I holds. Also, trees form the basic source of timber and a complete ban on cutting of trees would harm timber based industries. So, only a controlled cutting of trees should be allowed and the loss replenished by planting more trees. So, argument II is also valid.