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 there be a complete ban on use of pesticides in agricultural sector? Arguments: I. Yes, this is the only way to save the underground water from getting polluted from such dangerous chemicals. II. No, this will adversely affect the agricultural production and the pests will damage the crops.

  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.

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

Argument I is not correct because of the word 'only' used in the argument. Hence, argument I is not strong. Argument II is strong because adverse impact on agriculture will debilitate the backbone of the economy.