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 all the profit-making public sector units be sold to private companies? Arguments: I. Yes, this will help the government to augment its resources for implementing the development programmes. II. No, the private companies will not be able to run these units effectively.

  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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A Correct answer
Explanation

I is strong because it is beneficial for the country. II is weak because it is based on a wrong notion.