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 government hike postal rates?
Arguments:
I. No. A large number of poor people get benefits from postal facilities. Increase in postal rates will impede this weaker section to exchange views with others.
II. Yes. Government has been providing postal facility at meagre rates and incurring losses which is not good for the economy of the country.
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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.
- if only argument I is strong.
Correct Option: E
Both are strong arguments. I will hinder the poor citizens but II will minimise the loss form postal services to the government.
