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 all the profit making public sector units be sold to private companies? Arguments: I. Yes, this will help the government to augment its resources for implementing the development programmes. II. No, the private companies will not be able to run these units effectively.

  1. if only argument II is strong

  2. if only argument I is strong

  3. if either argument I or II is strong

  4. if neither argument I nor II is strong

  5. if both arguments I and II are strong
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The first statement is a strong argument as the funds raised would help the government to carry out important developmental programmes. The second statement is quite weak and can be easily be challenged.

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