Question

The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Choose the best option.
Statement: Should the cottage industry be shifted to urban cities from villages? 
Argument I: No, the rural population will die of hunger. 
Argument II: Yes, rural people will be encouraged to adopt farming as their livelihood.

• A. Argument I is strong
• B. Argument II is strong
• C. Argument I & II are invalid
• D. Only II is invalid

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To evaluate the statement and the arguments given:

Statement: Should the cottage industry be shifted to urban cities from villages?

Argument I: No, the rural population will die of hunger.

Argument II: Yes, rural people will be encouraged to adopt farming as their livelihood.

Let's analyze each argument:

1. Argument I suggests that shifting the cottage industry to urban areas will result in the rural population facing starvation. This argument assumes that the cottage industry is the only source of livelihood for the rural population, neglecting other possible sources of income or employment. Thus, this argument lacks comprehensive reasoning and fails to consider broader economic factors that might influence rural livelihoods. Hence, Argument I is not strong.
2. Argument II proposes that moving the cottage industry would encourage rural inhabitants to engage in farming. This argument assumes that all rural people have the means, interest, or land to practice farming, which may not be true. It is also possible that the loss of cottage industries could reduce economic diversity and job opportunities in rural areas rather than promoting agriculture. Therefore, Argument II is not strong either.

In conclusion, both arguments do not provide strong, logical support for the statement. Hence, the correct answer is:

Argument I & II are invalid.