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 the subsidy on kerosene be immediately increased further? Arguments: I. Yes, this will bring considerable relief to the poorer section of the society as they will be the major beneficiary. II. No, our economy is otherwise in a difficult stage and it will not be able to withstand any further burden on it.

  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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E Correct answer
Explanation

Both the arguments I and II are strong. Argument I is strong on the basis of its benefit to the real beneficiary. Argument II is strong because of the adverse impact of subsidy on the economy of the count.

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