Direction: In this question, a statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is strong. Statement: There is a wide debate as to whether it is better to be a vegetarian or a…
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Direction: In this question, a statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is strong.
Statement: There is a wide debate as to whether it is better to be a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian. People in either camp have pretty much dug their heels in swearing by the benefits of being a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian respectively. Should non-vegetarian food be totally banned in a democratic country?
Argument I: Yes. It is expensive and therefore beyond the means of most people in our country.
Argument II: No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country.
Argument I: Yes. It is expensive and therefore beyond the means of most people in our country.
Argument II: No. Nothing should be banned in a democratic country.
- Only argument I is strong
- Only argument II is strong
- Neither I nor II is strong
- Both I and II are strong
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Neither I nor II is strong
I is weak: cost alone does not justify a total ban. II is weak: the sweeping claim that nothing should be banned in a democracy is untrue. Neither argument is strong.
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