Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by three arguments labelled A, B and C. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'.

Statement: Should there be complete ban on setting up of thermal power plants in India? Arguments: (A) Yes, this is the only way to arrest further addition to environmental pollution. (B) No, there is a huge shortage of electricity in most parts of the country and hence generation of electricity needs to be augmented. (C) No, many developed countries continue to set up thermal power plants in their countries.

  1. None is strong

  2. Only (A) is strong

  3. Only (B) is strong

  4. Only (C) is strong

  5. Only either (A) or (B) is strong
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C Correct answer
Explanation

‘Only way’ makes statement incorrect, hence (A) is not logical. Statement (C) is weak as one can’t take any decision because others are doing so. One’s decision should be based on oneself requirement. Statement (B) is strong as if there is shortage of electricity, so there should be no ban on setting up of thermal power.

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