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 Kite-flying be banned in all metropolitan cities?
I. Yes, in a recent survey conducted by an authentic organisation, in all metropolitan cities Kite-flying is one of the major causes of road accidents.
II. Yes, in Chennai it has been banned recently.
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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: A
Argument I is strong because it interprets the survey conducted recently and emphasises on 'yes'. But II is not strong. What has been banned in Chennai should not necessarily be banned in other metropolitan cities.
