Multiple choice

Directions: The statement below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement: Organs for transplantation should only be harvested from accident fatalities. Arguments: I. No, as one cannot be sure of the accident victims’ medical history. II. Yes, as one cannot be sure that organs from live donours are being purchased illegally or not.

  1. Only I is strong.

  2. Only II is strong.

  3. Both I and II are strong.

  4. Neither I nor II strong.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as both arguments are weak. Whatever organs are harvested are checked beforehand and only healthy organs are transplanted. Just because there is a chance of an organ being purchased illegally, one cannot discount the genuine live donours.

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