Question

Read the following passage:

Elephants were being hunted in large numbers for their
ivory tusks. Realizing that the species was becoming
endangered, most countries outlawed the sale and trade of
ivory and Ivory products. This had the unintended outcome
of making ivory much more expensive. People wanted this
increasingly rare and valuable trophy. Poachers, tempted
by huge payouts, became more aggressive, and the
elephant slaughter actually increased.
Which statement best describes the main idea of this passage?
A. Environmental legislation alone cannot solve the poaching
problem.
B. People tend to care more about material goods than the
environment.
C. Sale and trade of ivory should be legalized in order to save the
elephants
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D. Because of the poverty in many areas, poachers are willing to
break the law.

Answer 1

A. Environmental legislation alone cannot solve the poaching

problem.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

A). Environmental legislation alone cannot solve the poaching problem.

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the question, option A i.e. 'Environmental legislation alone cannot solve the poaching problem' exemplify the statement that discloses the central idea of the given passage. The author chiefly aims to highlight the issue of 'increased poaching of animals' after passing the 'environmental legislation of outlawing the sale and trade of ivory' which implies that 'the environmental legislation alone cannot stop this trade' as it has rather increased the demand. This would also would require people's contribution along with strict imposition of these laws or legislation by punishing the offenders and by arranging appropriate biosphere reserves and national parks to conserve the endangered species and their hunting that would restrict these people from getting involved in such trade. Thus, option A is the correct answer.