Question

Statement: Should the persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed forces?

Arguments:
I. No. Persons below the age of 18 do not attain both physical and mental maturity to shoulder such burden.
II. Yes. This will help the country develop its armed forces which will serve the country for a longer time.

• A. Only argument I is strong
• B. Only argument II is strong
• C. Either I or II is strong
• D. Neither I nor II is strong
• E. Both I and II are strong

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Only argument I is strong

Should the persons below the age of 18 years be allowed to join armed forces?

For defense, it is very important to be mentally be prepared to handle that kind of pressure and then comes physical well being. A person less than 18 years of age is needed to be more physical and mental mature to handle the situation in a more better way.

Thus, argument I is true and II is vague.

Hence, Option A is correct.