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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'.

  1. Statement
    Should all the school teachers be debarred from giving private tuitions?
    Arguments
    I. No, the needy students will be deprived of the expertise to these teachers.
    II. Yes, this is an injustice to the unemployed educated people who can earn their living by giving tuitions.
    III. Yes, only then the quality of teaching in schools will improve.
    IV. Yes, now salary of these teachers is reasonable.
    1. I and III are strong
    2. I, II and III are stong
    3. III and IV are strong
    4. II, III and IV are strong
    5. None of these
Correct Option: E

None of the argument stated provides the strong and convincing reason to support or to oppose the statement given.



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