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
Should there be only two political parties in India ?
Arguments
I. Yes, in may developed countries there are only two political parties.
II. No, India electorate is not mature to select between only two political parties.
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- if only Arguments I is strong
- if only Arguments II is strong
- if either I or II is strong
- if neither I nor II is strong
Correct Option: D
Arguments I is weak as it is an argument by example. Arguments II is weak because it is rubbish. In fact, it is mature having such a criteria, lesser maturity would be required when the choice is limited.
