The question given below consists of a statement,followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. Give answer (a) if only argument I is strong, (b) if only argument II is strong, (c) if either I or II is strong, (d) if neither I nor II is strong and (e) if both I and II are strong.
Statement: Should there be reservation in Government jobs for candidates from single child family?
Arguments: I. No. This is not advisable as the jobs should be offered to only deserving candidates without any reservation for a particular group.
II. Yes. This will help reduce the growing population in India as the parents will be encouraged to adopt single child norm.

Options

A. if only argument I is strong
B. if only argument II is strong
C. if either I or II is strong
D. if neither I nor II is strong

Answer

A

Explanation

I. Strong: It is a generally accepted truth that jobs, should be offered to only deserving students. II. Weak: Giving jobs to single child families is a wrong course of action. We cannot give jobs based on such a scenario. Any wrong course of action cannot be a strong argument.