Multiple choice

Directions: The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are ‘strong'. Mark your answer as

Should the oil companies be allowed to fix the price of petroleum products depending on market conditions? Arguments: I. Yes, this is the only way to make the oil companies commercially viable. II. No, this will put additional burden on the retail prices of essential commodities and will cause a lot of hardships to the masses.

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

Statement I talks only about the oil companies and does not reflect on the plight of the common people. With this, oil prices would increase drastically. The second statement correctly sums up the condition and presents a strong argument to the question.

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