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
Are the fabulous prices demanded by the art dealers for the original painting of old masters justified ?
Arguments
I. Yes, those are unattainable antique pieces of art, hence, worth their price for the collectors of art.
II. No, modern painters can paint as well, if not better than them and for much less price.
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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: A
Argument I is strong. Fabulous prices for old master piece are demanded because of their originality and innovative hard efforts.
