Question

23. Each of the following questions consists of an argument or a passage followed by a question. Read the argument /passage carefully assuming its information to be correct and select the option that answers the question most logically
A stampede is a human-made crowd disaster. It can be prevented by simple measures that avert the build-up of critical crowd densities and prevent the triggering of sudden and rapid group movement. Despite the disturbingly frequent occurrence of stampedes in places, there is a lack of administrative will to establish stringent and comprehensive crowd control mechanisms.
Which of the following weakens the above argument?

• A. The victims are usually trapped in the narrow pathways that are not manned properly.
• B. Many times the victims slip due to bad construction of steep staircases that prevent them from escaping unhurt.
• C. The administrative makes appropriate arrangements to control the crowds; however, people refuse to follow the set security checks and systems
• D. There are a number of social elements who spread rumors and disturb the general peace in the area.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The administrative makes appropriate arrangements to control the crowds; however, people refuse to follow the set security checks and systems

Option (a) and (b) strengthen the above argument by elaborating on the issue. Option (d) is out of context because it pertains to the misconduct of certain social elements. Option (c) impresses upon the measures taken by the administration and points out the misconduct of the crowd as a whole. Thus, it effectively weakens the argument.