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1)

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' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

 Statement: Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector?

Arguments: I. No. The private sector entities are not equipped to handle such projects.

II. Yes. Such projects are handled by the private sector in developed countries.


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 D

Explanation:

Clearly, such projects if handed over to the private sector shall be given to a competent authority. So, the argument I is vague. Also, imitating a policy on the basis that it worked out successfully in other countries, holds no relevance. Thus, argument II also does not hold strong.