Question
Logical Reasoning Question on Statements and Arguments
A town was faced with the problem of an excessive number of rats. To solve this, the town started offering a financial reward for every rat killed, which was to be proved by showing the severed tail of the rat.
Which of the following facts, if true, would be an argument in favour of the town’s policy?
A
Merely cutting off the tail of a rat does not stop that rat from surviving and producing more rats
B
Once the tail of a rat is cut off, the rat cannot survive
C
Cutting off tails is an inhumane way to solve the problem
D
None of the above
Answer
Once the tail of a rat is cut off, the rat cannot survive
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): Once the tail of a rat is cut off, the rat cannot survive