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 person debarred from contesting election by the Election Commission be allowed to become the Chief minister of state?
Arguments:
I. No, because if a debarred person is allowed to hold the office of chief minister, he/she will not be able to become an MLA or MLC within the stipulated period of six months according to the Indian Constitution.
II. Yes, we are a democracy ruled by people and not by law alone. Therefore judicial conviction should be set aside by people 's mandate.
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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
Our constitution allows the governor of a state to appoint any person as a Chief Minister of state. It is also important that the person appointed as a CM should become MLA or MLC within stipulated time of six months. Hence I is strong.
II is weak because we are indirectly ruled by our Constitution. Judiciary an plays important role and compels people to abide by law. Therefore people's mandate cannot set aside by judicial conviction.
