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 the consumption of all genetically modified food products be banned in India? Arguments: I. Yes, this is the only way to reduce the risk of exposing people to serious diseases. II. No, there is no confirmed evidence that such products affect human body adversely.

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
B Correct answer
Explanation

The word ‘only’ makes argument I weak. II is strong because it contains a sound reason.

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