Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ''Strong'' arguments and ''Weak'' arguments insofar as they relate to the question. ''Strong'' arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. ''Weak'' arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.
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Statement:
Should there be jumbo size ministry in the Govt ?
Arguments:
I. No, it causes more expenditure.
II. Yes, there are so many portfolios that it is necessary.
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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
A is strong because fiscal deficit has gone out of control. B is not strong because as far as portfolios are concerned, they will go on increasing if you subdivide them. And at such a pace, you may end up with a ministry for every tiny aspect.
