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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 and which is/are 'weak' argument and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below the question
Statement : Should all the school teachers be debarred from giving private tuitions?
Arguments :
I. No. The needy students will be deprived of the expertise of these teachers.
II. Yes. This is an injustice to the unemployed educated people who can earn their living by giving tuitions.
III. Yes. Only then the quality of teaching in schools will improve.
IV. Yes. Now salary of these teachers is reasonable.
(a) Only I and III are strong
(b) Only I, II and III are strong
(c) Only III and IV are strong
(d) Only II, III and IV are strong
(e) None of these

A

Only I and III are strong

B

Only I, II and III are strong

C

Only III and IV are strong

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
D

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