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 subsidy be given on blended fuel in India ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this will encourage the use of blended fuel ( an environment-friendly fuel ) as a result of which the burden of import of fuel will reduce and ultimately save the country 's foreign exchange reserves.
II. No, blended fuel is not available in all states of India.
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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
I is strong because a positive impact on the burden is desirable and has a great importance in the country 's economy. II is not strong because the question related with subsidy on blended fuel. the issue on which argument II stresses has no substance to negate subsidy on blended fuel
