In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by arguments numbered I, II, III. Decide which of the arguments are 'strong' arguments and which are 'weak' arguments?
Statement: Should there be a complete ban on setting up thermal power plants in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to control further addition to environmental pollution.
II. No, there is a huge shortage of electricity in most parts of the country and hence, generation of electricity needs to be augmented.
III. No, many developed countries continue to set up thermal power plants in their countries.
In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by arguments numbered I, II, III. Decide which of the arguments are 'strong' arguments and which are 'weak' arguments?
Statement: Should there be a complete ban on setting up thermal power plants in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to control further addition to environmental pollution.
II. No, there is a huge shortage of electricity in most parts of the country and hence, generation of electricity needs to be augmented.
III. No, many developed countries continue to set up thermal power plants in their countries.
The correct option is C Only II is strong.
Argument I is weak because environmental pollution is not as much a concern compared to the electricity requirements of a country.
Argument II is strong as the country’s power need cannot be ignored.
Argument III is weak because it is the argument based on a comparative example, which trivializes the issue.
Argument I is weak because environmental pollution is not as much a concern compared to the electricity requirements of a country.
Argument II is strong as the country’s power need cannot be ignored.
Argument III is weak because it is the argument based on a comparative example, which trivializes the issue.
