Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.
Statement : Should taxes on colour television be further increased?
Arguments :
I. Yes, Colour television is a luxury item and only rich people buy them.
II. No, Televisions are bought by the poor too.
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: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Clearly, taxes on an item cannot be increased or decreased on the basis of the financial position of the people who buy it. So, both arguments I and II do not hold strong.Related Questions on Statement And Arguments
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.
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.
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.
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.
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