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Question: In the question, a statement is given followed by two arguments, numbered 1 and 2. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement: Should admissions to higher educational institutions be compulsorily based on merit? Argument 1: No. This would be unfair to the weaker students. Argument 2: Yes. This would improve the quality of work put in by students. 

Question: In the question, a statement is given followed by two arguments, numbered 1 and 2. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement: Should admissions to higher educational institutions be compulsorily based on merit? Argument 1: No. This would be unfair to the weaker students. Argument 2: Yes. This would improve the quality of work put in by students.  Correct Answer Only argument 2 is strong.

Answer: Option 2

Solution:

If admissions to educational institutions are based on merit, then only the students who are capable and deserve to undertake the course would get admission. This would, in turn, improve the quality and performance of the entire student class. So, argument 2 is strong. 

The weaker students would also be compelled to work better and get admissions, thereby improving the quality of work. Also, students are not weak; they may be good at something else. So, this might as well help the students to identify their strengths. Therefore, argument 1 does not hold true.

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