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 we allow foreign scholars to deliver lectures in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes. India is a secular state and our constitution allows every citizen exchange views as one of the fundamental rights.
II. No. Discourses delivered by foreign scholars might adversely affect our age-old existing traditional culture.
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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: D
I is weak because the constitutional provision cited here applies only to Indian citizens. II is weak because it is only a tentative proposition. Note the word might.
