Question

Statement: Should the conscription of citizens for defence services be made compulsory in India?

Arguments:

I. Yes, this is the only way to tackle the serious shortage of manpower in defence services.

II. No, instead the compensation package be made comparable to other job sectors to attract people to join defence services.

III. Yes, many other countries have made this compulsory.

• A. Only I is strong
• B. I and II are strong
• C. Either I or II is strong
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

None of the above

Argument I is weak because it is not true. Look at the alternative given in II. Argument II is also not strong because instead of getting into the reason, it provides an alternative. Argument III is simplistic and hence weak. It is argument by example.