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. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is ‘strong’.

Statement:

Should there be a complete ban on manufacture of fire-crackers in India? Arguments: I. No. This will render thousands of workers jobless. II. Yes. The fire-cracker manufacturers use child labour to a large extent.

  1. I only

  2. II only

  3. both I and II

  4. neither I nor II

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(1) II may not be valid since other industries may also be using child labour. We can’t single out one industry on this account.