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 four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the argument is 'strong' and which is 'weak'.
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Statement
Is it necessary that education should be job oriented?
Arguments
I. Yes, the aim of education is to prepare persons for earning.
II. Yes, educated person should stand on his own feet after completion of education.
III. No, education should be for sake of knowledge only.
IV. No, one may take up agriculture where education is not necessary.
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- I and II arguments are strong
- III and IV arguments are strong
- Only I argument is strong
- I and III arguments are strong
Correct Option: D
Arguments I and III are strong. Education is meant for both knowledge and securing a job.
