Question

The following question consists of a statement and argument I and II. Choose the best option.
Statement: Should smoking be prohibited.
Argument I: Yes, it is wrong to smoke away millions of moneys. 
Argument II: No, it will throw thousands of workers in tobacco industry out of employment.

• A. Only argument I is strong
• B. Only argument II is strong
• C. Neither argument I nor argument II is strong
• D. Both arguments I and II are strong.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In logical reasoning questions like the one presented, we are asked to evaluate the strength of given arguments related to a specific statement. In this case, the statement is "Should smoking be prohibited." Let's analyze each argument:

1. Argument I: "Yes, it is wrong to smoke away millions of moneys."
   • This argument attempts to justify the prohibition of smoking based on the financial loss it could potentially prevent. However, the argument lacks strength because it does not address other critical factors, such as health risks or societal benefits/drawbacks of smoking. Therefore, this argument is not strong as it does not comprehensively consider all relevant aspects of the issue at hand.
2. Argument II: "No, it will throw thousands of workers in the tobacco industry out of employment."
   • This argument counters the prohibition by pointing out potential economic consequences, specifically unemployment in the tobacco industry. While it highlights an important economic factor, it also fails to consider broader social, health, and economic implications more comprehensively. An argument should weigh the costs against potential benefits, such as improved public health, which this argument does not cover sufficiently.

Given the above analysis:

• Argument I narrowly focuses on financial loss without considering other significant factors.
• Argument II emphasizes employment concerns but neglects other implications like public health.

Thus, neither Argument I nor Argument II is strong enough on its own to convincingly address whether smoking should be prohibited.