Multiple choice

Directions: In making decisions about important questions it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the questions. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. Give answer (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if either I or II is strong; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.Statement: Should India allow the multinationals to explore the resources available under sea in its vast economic zone? Arguments: I. Yes. India does not have enough technical and financial resources to conduct such explorations. II. No. This will endanger the sovereign status of the country.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Only argument I is strong. India's lack of technical expertise and financial resources for deep-sea exploration is a factual constraint that directly supports allowing multinationals - this is important and directly related. Argument II is weak because allowing resource exploration within one's own economic zone under regulation doesn't automatically endanger sovereignty - sovereign nations worldwide allow foreign investment in natural resources while maintaining legal control.