Direction: In making decisions about important question it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' 'argument and 'weak' argument. Strong argument are those which are both important and directly related to the question. 'weak' argument are those which are minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trival aspect of the question.
Each questions has two argument numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is a strong or weak.
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Should there be a complete ban on mining coal in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the present stock of coal will not last long if we continue mining at the present rate.
II. No, we do not have alternate energy source of sufficient quantity.
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- if only Argument I is Strong.
- if only Argument II is Strong.
- if either Argument I or II is Strong.
- if neither Argument I or II is Strong.
- if both Argument I and II are Strong.
Correct Option: B
I is weak because it is not relevant to "complete ban". II is a strong argument because banning mining in such a scenario will lead us into great trouble.
