Question

Statement: Should school education be made free in India?

Arguments:

I. Yes. This is the only way to improve the level of literacy.

II. No. It would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer.

• 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
• E. If both I and II are strong

Answer 1

The correct option is B

If only Argument II is strong

Argument I is not strong because word ‘only’ makes the argument weak as it is not the only real and practical solution to improve the level of literacy. Argument II is strong as it describes the practical problem which may arise out of the decision of making education free in India