Direction: In making decision about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'Strong' arguments and 'Weak' arguments. '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. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'Strong' argument and which is a 'Weak' argument ?
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Statement
Keeping in consideration the longevity of life in India, should the age limit for retirement in the government jobs be increased ?
Arguments
I. Yes, other countries have decided so long before.
II. Yes, it is the actual demand of lakh of employees.
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- if only Argument I is strong
- if only Argument II is strong
- if either I nor II is strong
- if both I and II are strong
Correct Option: B
Arguments I is weak as it is based on example. Argument II is strong as it is the demand of lakhs of employees it is justified.
