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?
-
Statement
Should there be a complete ban on setting up thermal power plants in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, this in the only way to control further addition to environmental pollution.
II. No, there is a huge shortage of electricity in most part of the country and hence, generation of electricity needs to be augmented.
II. No, many developed countries continue to set up thermal power plants in their countries.
-
- None is strong
- Only I is strong
- Only II is strong
- Only III is strong
- Either I or II is strong
Correct Option: C
Argument I is weak because of the use of only Argument II is strong as the country's power need cannot be ignored. Argument III is weak because it is the argument based on example.
