Question

An argument is given below. On the basis of that argument, find out the parallel argument from the given list of subsequent arguments.
Argument: Himalayan Sparrows are disappearing. This bird is an Indian bird; therefore, Indian birds are disappearing.

• A. Industrialists pay most of the taxes. Z is a wealthy man therefore 'Z' must pay most taxes
• B. A pineapple is a fruit, a mango is a fruit therefore pineapple is a mango
• C. Snow tiger are an endangered species; all endangered species must be protected; therefore snow-tiger must be protected
• D. John is his father's favourite son, and John knows this must be true because his father told him this; and no father would lie to his favourite son

Hint:

To identify a parallel argument, abstract the original into a formal structure and look for the option with the same logical pattern.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The original argument has the structure: 1. $X$ belongs to category $Y$.
2. Property $P$ applies to category $Y$.
3. Therefore, $P$ applies to $X$.
Here: Himalayan Sparrow ($X$) is an Indian bird ($Y$); Indian birds are disappearing ($P$ applies to $Y$); hence Himalayan Sparrow is disappearing ($P$ applies to $X$).
Option (c) matches this pattern exactly: Snow tiger ($X$) is an endangered species ($Y$); all endangered species must be protected ($P$ applies to $Y$); hence snow tiger must be protected ($P$ applies to $X$).
Other options break the logical structure — either by faulty analogy or unrelated reasoning.