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 government close down loss-making public sector enterprises?
Argument
I. No, all employees will lose their job, security and earning , what would they do?
II. Yes, in a competitive world, the rule is 'survival of the fittest'.
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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
Closing down public sector enterprises will definitely throw the engaged person out of employment. Hence,only Argument I holds strong.
