Question

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ‘strong’ argument is and which a ‘weak’ argument is.

Statement: Should there be a complete ban on extracurricular activities in college.

      Arguments:

     I. No, there is nothing wrong in participating in extracurricular activities in college.

     II. Yes, Students are giving their more time to extracurricular activities in college.

Q: Statement: Should there be a complete ban on extracurricular activities in college.

Argument I is weak because it lacks a proper reason. Argument II explains the reason for ban on extracurricular activities so Argument II is strong. Hence it follows only.

A Only argument I is strong

B Only argument II is strong

C Either I or II is strong

D Neither I nor II is strong

E Both I and II are strong

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Statement: Should there be a complete ban on extracurricular activities in college.

      Arguments:

     I. No, there is nothing wrong in participating in extracurricular activities in college.

     II. Yes, Students are giving their more time to extracurricular activities in college.

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Statement: Should there be a complete ban on extracurricular activities in college. Arguments: I. No, there is nothing wrong in participating in extracurricular activities in college. II. Yes, Students are giving their more time to extracurricular activities in college.

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Statement: Should there be a complete ban on extracurricular activities in college.

Arguments:

I. No, there is nothing wrong in participating in extracurricular activities in college.

II. Yes, Students are giving their more time to extracurricular activities in college.