The question given below consists of a statement, followed by three or four arguments numbered I , II , III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' arguments(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement : Should all the management institutes in the country be brought under government control ?
Arguments :
I. No. The government does not have adequate resources to run such institutes effectively.
II. No. Each institute should be given freedom to function on its own.
III. Yes. This will enable to have standardized education for all the students.
IV. Yes. Only then the quality of education would be improved.
(a) None is strong
(b) Only I , II and III are strong
(c) Only I and III are strong
(d) All are strong
(e) Only III is strong

Options

A. None is strong
B. Only I, II and III are strong
C. Only I and III are strong
D. All are strong

Answer

A

Explanation

Argument I is weak because it is not true. Argument II is weak because it does not provide convincing reason. Argument III is also weak because it is not necessarily true. The use of only keyword in argument IV makes it weak.