In which of the following cases does the tragedy of the commons occur? i. Cattle grazing on private farms.
Ii) Catching lobsters off the coast of Tasmania.
Iii) Raising salmon on salmon farms.
Iv) Using legal services provided by the courts.
A) ii and iii
B) i and iv
C) i and iii
D) ii only
E) i only

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The tragedy of the commons occurs when individuals, acting independently and rationally according to each one's self-interest, behave contrary to the whole group's long-term best interests by depleting some common resource. Catching lobsters off the coast of Tasmania is an example of this, as the ocean is a common resource that can be overexploited. The other options involve private or controlled resources, which do not fit the tragedy of the commons scenario.

In Which of the Following Cases Does the Tragedy of the Commons