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Read the given statements and select the correct option regarding this.
(i) Ecosystem services provided by nature to human beings such as oxygen for respiration, asesthetic value, etc.
(ii) Direct economic benefits derived from nature by human beings such as food, medicine, etc.
(iii) Every species has an intrinsic value, even if it is not of any economic use to us.
With respect to above give codes (i), (ii) and (iii) choose the correct option.

A

a) `{:("Narrowly utilitarian","Broadly utilitarian","Ethical",),((iii),(ii),(i),):}`

B

b) `{:("Narrowly utilitarian","Broadly utilitarian","Ethical",),((ii),(i),(iii),):}`

C

c) `{:("Narrowly utilitarian","Broadly utilitarian","Ethical",),((i),(ii),(iii),):}`

D

d) `{:("Narrowly utilitarian","Broadly utilitarian","Ethical",),((ii),(iii),(i),):}`

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To solve the question regarding the statements about biodiversity and its value, we will analyze each statement and categorize them accordingly. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze Statement (i)**: - The statement mentions "ecosystem services provided by nature to human beings such as oxygen for respiration, aesthetic value, etc." - This statement refers to the fundamental functions that ecosystems provide, which are essential for human survival and well-being. - **Category**: Broadly Utilitarian. 2. **Analyze Statement (ii)**: - The statement mentions "Direct economic benefits derived from nature by human beings such as food, medicine, etc." - This statement focuses on the tangible benefits that humans obtain from biodiversity, which can be directly measured in economic terms. - **Category**: Narrowly Utilitarian. 3. **Analyze Statement (iii)**: - The statement mentions "Every species has an intrinsic value, even if it is not of any economic use to us." - This statement emphasizes the ethical perspective that all species have value in their own right, regardless of their economic utility to humans. - **Category**: Ethical Utilitarian. 4. **Summarize the Categories**: - Statement (i) is Broadly Utilitarian. - Statement (ii) is Narrowly Utilitarian. - Statement (iii) is Ethical Utilitarian. 5. **Select the Correct Option**: - Based on the analysis, the correct option that aligns with the categorization is **Option B**. ### Final Answer: The correct option is **B**. ---
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