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 pension schemes in government services be abolished?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this will reduce the number of aspiring candidates to a great extent and it will be easy for the common man to get into govt services.
II. No, this will destroy the very purpose of providing financial help to the employee so that they can sustain themselves in old age.
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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: B
I is an absurd arguments. Hence it is weak. II is a strong argument because it goes into the reason behind the pension schemes. And how the move will badly effect the employee's life.
