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 question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is ‘strong’.

Statement: Should there be a complete ban on manufacture of firecrackers in India? Arguments: I. No. This will render thousands of workers jobless. II. Yes. The fire-cracker manufacturers use child labour to a large extent.