Discussion Forum



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The following question consist 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.

Statements: Should the practice of transfers of clerical cadre employees from government offices of one, city to those of another be stopped?

Arguments: I. No. Transfer of employees is a routine administrative matter and we must continue it.

II. Yes. It involved lot of governmental expenditure and inconvenience to many compared to the benefits it yields.


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:

It is not necessary that any practice which has been in vogue for a long time is right and it must be continued. So, the argument I is not strong. Also, a practice must be continued or discontinued in view of its merits/demerits and not on grounds of the expenditure or procedures it entails. The policy of transfer is generally practised to do away with corruption, which is absolutely essential. So, argument II also does not hold.