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 vehicles older than 15 yr be barred in metros in India?
Argument
I. Yes, this is a significant step to lower the pollution level in metros.
II. No, it will be very difficult for vehicle owners to shift to other parts of the country.
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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
Correct Option: A
15 yr old vehicles cause much pollution in comparison to recent ones. As owners of these vehicles need not shift themselves.Hence,only Argument I holds.
