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 minimum age of 25 years for entry to bars and pubs be reduced?
Arguments:
I. Yes. A person is mature enough to differentiate between the good and the bad, the right and the wrong once he/she attains the age of 18-20 years, the age when one gets voting right .
II. No. By this age, a person passes though various realities. It is usually after this age that one attains social maturity and economic independence. Reduction in this age limit would result in exposing the youth to risks owing to amateur decisions.
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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: E
I is strong because it advocates that one gets maturity by the age of 18-20 years. II is also strong because it advocates that one gets social maturity only by the age 25 years. Hence, both are strong arguments.
