Direction: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by three arguments numbered I,II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument?
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Statement
Should smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol by the actors be completely banned in the movies in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will significantly reduce the trend of smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol among the youth in India.
II. No, there should be no such ban on the creative pursuits of the filmmaker.
III. No, the films portray the society and hence such scenes should be an integral part of the movie, if the story line demands so.
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- None is strong
- I and II are strong
- II and II are strong
- I and III are strong
- All are Strong
Correct Option: D
Argument I is strong because such a reduction in trend will be a desirable consequence. Argument II is weak as it silent as to what effect the ban will have on the creative pursuits. III is strong as a ban will take away from the power of the portrayal.
