Discussion Forum



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 our country extend generous behaviour and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbours?

Arguments: I. Yes. Goodwill also pays dividends.

II. No. Our generous behaviour and goodwill will be considered our weakness


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 E

Explanation:

Clearly, a good behaviour may at some point of time lead to mutual discussions and peaceful settlement of issues in the long run. So, the argument I hold strong. However, such behaviour may be mistaken for our weakness and it would be difficult to continue with it if the other country doesn't stop its sinister activities' Hence, II also holds.