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 politicians be made to declare their educational qualifications?
Arguments:
I. Yes, to develop a global perspective and represent India on the world map it is the need of the hour because a sound educational background guarantees some degree of understanding of the needs of the nation.
II. No, what do we need ___ a leader an academic?
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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
- if both I and II are strong
Correct Option: A
I goes into reason. Hence is strong. II is based on wrong assumption.
