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 there be uniforms for students in the colleges in India as in the schools?

Arguments: I. Yes. This will improve the ambience of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed.

                 II. No. The college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to college.


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:

Clearly, after being in strict discipline and following a formal dress code of the school for so many years, the students must be granted some liberty in college life, as they have to take on the responsibilities of life, next. Besides, schools adopt uniforms to take care of the security of the child - an aspect which doesn't matter much in the colleges. So, argument II holds strong. Also, environment of the college depends on the student's dedication and etiquette and not on their uniforms. So, the argument I is vague.