Statement and Argument - Verbal and Reasoning

Q1:

Statement: Should income tax be abolished in India? Arguments:
  1. Yes. It is an unnecessary burden on the wage earners.
  2. No. It is a good source of revenue.

A Only argument I is strong

B Only argument II is strong

C Either I or II is strong

D Neither I nor II is strong

E Both I and II are strong

ANS:B - Only argument II is strong

Explanation: Income -tax is levied so that every citizen can contribute a share of his earning towards the infrastructural development of the nation. So, argument I seems to be vague. However, income-tax is no doubt a good source of revenue for the government. Hence, argument II holds strong.