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 India support all the international policies of USA?
Argument
I. No, many other powerful countries don't support the same.
II. Yes, this is the only way to gain USA development funds.
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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: D
Word 'only' makes Argument II vague but Argument I the example other countries. Hence, neither Argument I nor II holds
