Question

Statement : Should the railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises ?
Arguments :
I. Yes. This is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better services to the public.
II. No. This will pose a threat to the national security of our country as multinationals will enter into the fray.

• 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: (D)

Neither I nor II is strong

Should the railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises ?

Privatization is one of the way to improve services in any public sector with greater efficiency.

But it is not the only way so called in argument one, so this argument does not hold true.

Argument II does not hold true in every context as it does not always deals with an MNC capturing indian market as it will increase employment opportunities and improve infrastructure.

Hence, Option D is correct.