Q9
Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should Government close down loss making public sector enterprise ? Arguments : I. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do. II. Yes, in a competitive world the rule is survival is of the fittest.
A.
Only argument I is strong.
AnswerB.
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.
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Closing, down public-sector enterprise ill definitely throw the engaged person out of employment. So, argument I hold strong. also, closing down is no solution for a loss- making enterprise. Rather , its causes of failure should be studied, canalized and the essential reforms implemented. Even if this does not work out, the enterprise may be privatized. So, argument II is vague.