Which of the following most logically completes the argument? A statue belonging to a series of five was taken to

[BTGmoderatorDC]

Which of the following most logically completes the argument?

A statue belonging to a series of five was taken to Country A by a victorious ruler after a battle that had taken place in Country B around 300 BCE. Today, Country B is requesting the return of the statue, claiming that it was designed by one of their most important traditional artists. Country A is refusing to return the statue based on the claim that if their ancient ruler had not taken it, it would have been destroyed like the other four in the series. Country B's request should be honored since __________.

A. geologists have verified the occurence of a major earthquake that took place in Country B around 250 BCE

B. many wars were waged between tribal nations native to the areas now occupied by the two countries

C. an ancient scripture recounts that foreign slaves belonging to Country B were employed to fashion the statues from extremely hard and heavy granite slabs

D. archaeological evidence points to plundering by Country A as the cause for the destruction of the remaining statues in the series

E. the statue was created in an aesthetic style that holds no resemblance to the ancient architecture of the area


OA D

Source: Economist Gmat

[deloitte247]

Let's find the answer choice that most logically completes this argument.

Option A - Incorrect
The possession of the statue by Country A happened around 300 BCE and not 250 BCE, and the event that happened was a battle between Country A and country B and not an earthquake. Hence, this claim is not valid.

Option B - Incorrect
This is incorrect because the argument never stated if any other nation apart from Country A and Country B were involved in the battle. Besides, the war not about occupying lands.

Option C - Incorrect
This assumption is beyond the scope of this argument.

Option D - Correct
This answer choice is correct. Country A came victorious against Country B in the battle fought which led them to make away successfully with the only 1 statue remaining out of the 5 statues in the series.

Option E - Incorrect
This holds no point in honoring Country B's request to get back their statue from County A. Hence, it is wrong.