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 internal assessment in colleges be abolished? Arguments: I. Yes. This will help reduce the possibility of favouritism. II. No. Teaching faculty will lose control over students.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Both arguments are strong. Argument I is strong because favouritism in internal assessments is a well-documented problem that directly undermines fairness - abolishing internal assessment would eliminate this bias. Argument II is also strong because internal assessment gives faculty meaningful engagement with and oversight of students' progress - removing it genuinely weakens faculty's ability to guide and monitor students effectively.

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