Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, an issue is raised and two arguments are advanced; one in favour and one against. You have to decide which argument is strong and which one is weak. Remember a strong argument is both important and relevant and a weak argument relates to an unimportant aspect and has little relevance to the core issue.

Issue: Is terrorism the only solution to terrorism? Arguments: I. Yes. The terrorists are hardened criminals; we cannot afford to be lenient towards them. II. No. All terrorists are not the same, and this cannot be taken as a generalized rule.

  1. If only argument I is strong

  2. If only argument II is strong

  3. If neither argument I nor II is strong

  4. If both the arguments are strong
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

I is weak because all terrorists are not hardened criminals. Many of them may be just foot soldiers or doing these acts out of economic compulsions. II is strong because it supports the view that we should not apply this rule indiscriminately.

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