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 import duty on all electronic goods be dispensed with?

Arguments: I. No. This will considerably reduce the income of the government and will adversely affect developmental activities.

                  II. No. The local manufacturers will not be able to compete with the foreign manufacturers who are technologically far superior. 


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 B

Explanation:

Abolishing the import duty on electronic goods shall reduce the costs of imported goods and adversely affect the sale of domestic products, thus giving a setback to the Indian electronics industry. So, argument II holds strong. The argument I does not provide a convincing reason.