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 the Centre consult the government of a state before deploying the army in its territory for the maintenance of law and order?
Arguments:
I. Yes, if the state government is taken into confidence, the purpose of deploying the army will be more meaningful.
II. No, the Centre occupies position above the states and enjoys more power than the states.
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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; and
- if both I and II are strong
Correct Option: D
I is weak because it is vague. II is strong because it is not a right way of arguing and is based on wrong assumption.
