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 communal violence be allowed on television ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, It is only when we see the devil within us that we can exorcise it.
II. No, It leads to tensions in actual life.
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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: E
I is strong. Literature and media are often hailed as mirrors of life. If the mirrors doesn't show the dirt on your face, it would be difficult to wipe it clean. II is also strong : there are many such instances.
