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
Should class IV children have Board examination?
Arguments
I. Yes, this will motivate the children to study and get higher marks and thus more knowledge can be imbibed at younger age.
II. No, the children will be forced to study and won't enjoy the process.
III. Yes, in today's competitive world the children need to the prepared right from the beginning to face such difficult examinations.
IV. No, this will and pressure on tender aged children and leave very little time for them to play.
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- All are strong
- I, II and IV are strong
- II,III and IV are strong
- I and III are strong
- I and IV are strong
Correct Option: C
Argument I is not strong as board exams do not provide any criterion to gain more Knowledge but they certainly provide a competitive environment to prepare a child to face such exams. Also, it would add an extra burden and pressure on tender aged children and will leave them with less time to play and enjoy. So, Arguments II, III and IV are strong.
