In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ‘strong’ arguments and ‘weak’ arguments. ‘Strong’ arguments are those, which are both important and directly related to the question. ‘Weak’ arguments are those, which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. The questions below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ‘strong’ argument is and which a ‘weak’ argument is. Statement: Should reservation in college seats be removed? Arguments: I. Yes. For every reserved seat a more suitable candidate loses his chance. II. No. Reservation is required for upliftment of weaker sections of the society.  

In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ‘strong’ arguments and ‘weak’ arguments. ‘Strong’ arguments are those, which are both important and directly related to the question. ‘Weak’ arguments are those, which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. The questions below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ‘strong’ argument is and which a ‘weak’ argument is. Statement: Should reservation in college seats be removed? Arguments: I. Yes. For every reserved seat a more suitable candidate loses his chance. II. No. Reservation is required for upliftment of weaker sections of the society.   Correct Answer <p>Both arguments I and II are strong</p> <p> </p>

Both arguments I and II are good arguments. For this is true that for every reserved seat a suitable candidate loses his chance but we cannot overlook the drastic condition of lower classes of society in our country. Reservation is necessary for their upliftment. Thus, both the arguments are good.

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