Question

In England during the Middle Ages each village had an area of pasture on which any family in the village was allowed to graze its cows and sheep without charge.​ Eventually, the grass in the pasture would be depleted and no​ family's cow or sheep would get enough to eat. The reason the grass was depleted was A. selfminus interest motives led livestock owners to raise too many cows and sheep. B. the area of pasture was nonexcludable and the consumption of the grass was rival. C. due to a policy of neglect on the part of the English government. D. it did not get enough rainfall.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B, the area of pasture was nonexcludable and the consumption of the grass was rival.

Explanation:

It is clear from the details that the area of the pasture land was not sufficient for the grazing of all the cows and sheep of the villagers. Hence, due to overgrazing the land parcel soon became devoid of grass due to which there was no more food for the live stock.

Hence, option B is correct