Discussion Forum



1)

The following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. 

Statements : Should the parents in India in future be forced to opt for only one child as against the two or many at present ?

Arguments : I. Yes. This is the only way to check the ever-increasing population of India. II. No. This type of pressure tactic is not adopted by any other country in the world.


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:

Option A

Explanation:

Clearly, adopting such a policy will definitely help to regulate the population growth, which in turn will facilitate proper growth of the economy and optimum utilization of the country's resources. So, argument I holds strong. Also, a comparison with what the other countries have done is no strong a criterion for taking a decision on the issue. So, argument II does not hold. Hence, the answer is (a).