Question

Q20) A statement given below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the following arguments is/are ‘strong’.

Statement: Should adult education programme be given priority over compulsory education programme?

• A. If only argument I is strong
• B. If only argument II is strong
• C. If either I or II is strong
• D. If neither I nor II is strong and

Answer 1

The correct option is B

If only argument II is strong

Ans:20)(b)Clearly, argument I gives a reason in support of the statement and so it does not hold strong against it. The adult education programme needs to be given priority because it shall eliminate adult illiteracy and thus help in further spread of education. So, only argument II is strong enough.