Multiple choice

Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments are those which are of minor importance and they are directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide that which of the given arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should India be pulled out of Commonwealth Confederation? Arguments: I. No, India will lose an international forum to express its opinion on world matter. II. Yes, Commonwealth has lost its relevance in the post cold war scenario.

  1. Only argument I is strong.

  2. Only argument II is strong.

  3. Either I or II is strong.

  4. Neither I nor II is strong.

  5. Both I and II are strong.
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Explanation

Argument I is strong because the Commonwealth serves as a valuable diplomatic platform for India to engage with a diverse group of nations and exert international influence. Argument II is considered weak because it makes a broad, subjective claim about 'relevance' without providing specific evidence or considering the Commonwealth's evolving role in trade and human rights. Therefore, only the first argument provides a substantial reason for the decision.

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