Multiple choice

Directions: In making decisions about important questions it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments so far as they relate to the question. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the questions. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The statement 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. Give answer (1) if only argument I is strong; give answer (2) if only argument II is strong; give answer (3) if one could weaken the other; give answer (4) if neither I nor II is strong; and give answer (5) if both I and II are strong.

Statement: Should the tuition fees in all post graduate courses be hiked considerably? Arguments: I. Yes. This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality. II. No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post graduate courses.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Both I and II are strong (services obtained at little cost may be less valued than those obtained at high cost; denial of cheap education to meritorious persons).