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 those passing out from government-run colleges and desirous of settling abroad be asked to pay back the cost of their education to the government? Arguments: I. Yes, such students who study on the resources of the exchequer should be discourged to leave the country. II. No, every citizen has right to select their place of further study for work and therefore, such a condition is unjustified.

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
E Correct answer
Explanation

Both these arguments are true and appropriate in the given context; so they can be regarded as strong arguments.