Question

Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: Fur: Real, fake, or nothing? Since man first put on clothes people have worn fur, first and foremost because it's very warm. Over the centuries, fur became exclusive and by the sixteenth century it was seen as a luxury textile. At that time, it was worn on the inside as a lining for coats, with only a little trim visible. The fur industry has hit back at animal rights campaigners, stating that real fur is much more environmentally friendly than fake fur. Young women started wearing real fur again in recent years, inspired by celebrities and fashion icons who embraced it on the red carpet and in high fashion, even as the ethical debate over its use continues to divide opinion. According to the passage, why did people originally wear fur?

• A. Because it was warm.
• B. Because it was a symbol of luxury.
• C. Because it was fashionable.
• D. Because it was environment friendly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:

• Fact-based questions must be answered using only the exact information stated in the passage.
• The passage gives the original reason for wearing fur clearly at the very start.
• Do not confuse the original reason for wearing fur with its later social meaning, like luxury, which the passage mentions as a later development.

Step 1: Find the sentence giving the original reason.
The passage states that people have worn fur 'first and foremost because it's very warm.'

Step 2: Match this directly to the question.
The question asks why people originally wore fur, and the passage clearly gives warmth as the first reason.

Step 3: Eliminate the other options.
'symbol of luxury' and 'environment friendly' are mentioned later in the passage as later developments or industry claims, not the original reason.
'fashionable' is never given as the original reason for wearing fur.

Final Answer: Because it was warm.