Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ''Strong'' arguments and ''Weak'' arguments insofar as they relate to the question. ''Strong'' arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. ''Weak'' arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.
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Statement :
Should the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) be brought under the direct control of the Cabinet Secretariat ?
Arguments :
I. Yes, this will reduce cases of partiality and will make CBI more meaningful and purposeful.
II. No, the move will empower the prime minister to harass leaders of coalition parties if these leaders do not go in his favor on any issue.
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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
I is not strong because it is not clear how the move will help reduce cases of partiality. II is weak because the abuse of a situation is inherent in any move . If that makes you abolish a move, it is like throwing away the baby with the bathwater.
