Direction: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong'argument and a 'weak' argument. A ' strong' argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak' argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is 'strong' and which is 'weak'.
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Statement
Should private sector be permitted to operate telephone services?
Arguments
I. Yes, they are operating in advanced western countries.
II. No, it is risky to put them in private hands.
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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
- if both I and II are strong
Correct Option: D
None of the argument is strong. Argument I is weak because if it is operating successfully in Western Countries, it may not necessarily succeed in India i.e., based on example. Argument II is irrelevant.
