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 a trouble-torn state like Jammu & Kashmir release separatist leaders without any condition?
Arguments:
I. Yes, Release of separatist leaders will be useful as a goodwill gesture to make the situation peaceful in the state.
II. No, Unconditional release of the separatist leaders will aggravate the existing situation because these leaders have not shown any flexibility in their views.
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- if only argument I is strong
- if only argument II is strong
- if either I or II is strong
- if both I and II are strong
Correct Option: C
I is strong because it will encourage non-violence and will make the environment conducive for pence. II is also strong because effort from only side will not necessarily usher in desirable result. But the state can 't be both more and less peaceful at the same time. Hence either I or II follows.
