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 secondary schools in the country be brought under government control? Arguments: I. No, the government does not have enough resources to run these schools effectively. II. Yes, this will enhance the quality of education being imparted to the students.

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
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Argument I is strong because huge resources will be needed to run all the schools by government. Argument II is based on false assumption. Many private schools are doing better than government run schools. Hence II is a weak argument.

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