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 Cabinet approve changes in the allocation criteria for funds to the states for carrying out the accelerated rural water supply programmer?
Arguments:
I. Yes, We are in a would where most of the things are changing at a fast pace; uses of water have increased; therefore per capital consumption of water has also increased.
II. No. Change in allocation criteria will put a burden on the budget.
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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: A
I is strong because it goes into reason. II is a weak argument because it is obsessed with the false notion that change in allocation puts a burden on the budget.
