Question

A statement is followed by two arguments I and II Decide which of the arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak arguments. Mark answer :
Statement : Should school education be made free in India.
Arguments :
I. Yes. This is the only way to improve the level of literacy.
II. No. It would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.

• 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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Argument I: While the intention behind making school education free is to improve literacy, it can be considered weak on its own because there are various other methods to enhance literacy that don’t necessarily require free education, such as improving the quality of existing schools or adult education programs.
Argument II: This argument highlights a significant concern about the financial implications of making education free, indicating that it could indeed add to the burden on the government. This is a practical and strong argument against the proposal.

So, the correct option is (B): If only argument II is strong.