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The question is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments are strong (those which are both important and directly related to the question) and which of…

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The question is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments are strong (those which are both important and directly related to the question) and which of the arguments are weak (those which are of minor importance and not directly related to the question).
Should there be complete ban on mining coal in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the present stock of coal will not last long if we continue mining at the present rate
II. No, we do not have alternate energy sources of sufficient quantity.
  1. Only argument I is strong
  2. Only argument II is strong
  3. Both arguments I and II are strong
  4. Neither argument I nor argument II is strong

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Only argument II is strong
Total ban is unrealistic: lack of sufficient alternative energy sources is a strong reason against it (II). I argues for conservation, not a complete ban, so it is weak.

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