Statement and Argument

Directions to SolveEach question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.Give answer:

(A) If only argument I is strong
(B) If only argument II is strong
(C) If either I or II is strong
(D) If neither I nor II is strong and
(E) If both I and II are strong.

Q1: Statement: Should there be compulsory medical examination of both the man and the woman before they marry each other? Arguments:

No. This is an intrusion to the privacy of an individual and hence cannot be tolerated.

Yes. This will substantially reduce the risk of giving birth to children with serious ailments.

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: Clearly, such a step would help to prevent the growth of diseases like AIDS. So, only argument II is strong.

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