Direction: In making decision about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'Strong' arguments and 'Weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'Strong' argument and which is a 'Weak' argument ?
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Statement
Should school education be made free in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, this is the only way to improve the level of literacy.
II. No, it will add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.
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- if only Argument I is strong
- if only Argument II is strong
- if either I nor II is strong
- if both I and II are strong
Correct Option: B
Argument I is not strong because word 'only' makes the argument weak as it is not the only real and practical solution to improve the level of literacy, Argument II is strong as if described the practical problem which may arise out of the decision of making education free in India.
