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'.
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Statement
Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?
Argument
I. Yes, this may affects the voters mind and may affect the outcome.
II. No, such polls are conducted all over the world.
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- if only Argument I is strong
- if only Argument II is strong
- if either I or II is strong
- if neither I nor II is strong
- if only Argument I is strong
Correct Option: A
The opinion polls may influence the thinking of an individual and thus, divert his mind.Also, blindly imitating a policy followed by other countries holds no relevance.Hence.only Argument I holds.
