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 three arguments numbered I and II and III. You have to decide which of the argument is 'strong' and which is 'weak'.
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Statement
Should the government ban export of all types of foodgrains for the next one year to tide over the unpredicted drought situation in the country?
Arguments
I. Yes, there is no other way to provide food to its citizen during the year.
II. No, the government does not have its jurisdiction over private exporters for banning export.
III. Yes, the Government should not allow the exporters to export foodgrains and procure all the foodgrains held by such exporters and make it available for home consumption.
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- I and II are strong
- II and III are strong
- I and III are strong
- All are strong
- None of these
Correct Option: E
Argument I is weak as it is not true. Argument II is also weak on the same grounds. Argument III is strong as it elaborates on how banning exports would help tackle the drought situation.
