Read the given passage/argument and answer the question that follow it. Illicit trade dampens the economy, destabilizes legitimate industries, restrains innovation and investments, reduces government revenues, and hampers the health and safety of consumers. Moreover, globally, it fuels transnational crime, corruption and terrorism. India is no exception to this. The most commonly counterfeited and smuggled goods are tobacco, cigarettes, electronic items, gold, machinery and parts, alcoholic beverages, auto components, fast-moving consumer goods and mobile phones. Which of the following arguments is discussed in above passage? Correct Answer Smuggling is detrimental to the economy of a country and is a criminal activity. Since Illicit trade is unlawful activity, it is detrimental to our economy. Hence argument in option 2 is correct.