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 surcharge imposed on companies in India be waived off ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the surcharge imposed on companies in India, is more in amount in comparison to foreign countries like USA, Japan etc.
II. Yes, the amount earned though surcharge is very less.
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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; and
- if both I and II are strong
Correct Option: D
I is weak because needs and circumstances of India might be different from those of USA and Japan. II is not a right way of arguing. Hence, II is also weak.
