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Direction: Study the following instructions carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable that a candidate is able to distinguish between 'strong' and 'weak' argument so for as they relate to the questions. 'Weak' argument may not be directly related to the trivial aspect of the question. Each question below is followed by two argument numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak'.

  1. Statement
    Should India become a permanent member of UN's Security Council?
    Argument
    I. Yes, India has emerged as a country which loves peace and amity.
    II. No, let us first solve problem of our own people like poverty and malnutrition.
    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
Correct Option: A

Clearly. India seeks to bring different nations on friendly term with each other.Also, internal problem of a nation should not discourage it from strengthening international relations. Hence, only Argument I holds strong.



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