Multiple choice

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

Statement: Should all the criminals convicted for committing murder be awarded capital punishment? Arguments: I. Yes, this will be a significant step towards reducing cases of murder in future. II. No, nobody has the right to take any person’s life irrespective of the acts of such individuals.

Mark your answer as

  1. if only argument I is strong

  2. if only argument II is strong

  3. if either I or II is strong

  4. if neither I nor II is strong

  5. if both I and II are strong
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Capital punishment in no guarantee of reduction in cases of murder. Also it will take a lot of legislative exercise to implement such an act. Hence, I is weak. II is also weak.

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