The question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Decide which of the arguments is strong. Statement : Should English be the medium of instruction for higher education in…
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The question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Decide which of the arguments is strong.
Statement : Should English be the medium of instruction for higher education in India?
Arguments: I. Yes. Even in advanced countries like England and U.S.A., the medium of instruction is English for higher education.
II. Yes. English is a much widely spoken language in the world.
Arguments: I. Yes. Even in advanced countries like England and U.S.A., the medium of instruction is English for higher education.
II. Yes. English is a much widely spoken language in the world.
- if only argument I is strong
- if only argument II is strong
- if either I or II is strong
- if neither I nor II is strong
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - if neither I nor II is strong
Neither argument is strong: the practice in England/USA (native English-speaking countries) is no reason for India, and the wide spread of English does not by itself justify it as the medium of instruction. Neither is strong.
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