Q59
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 income tax be abolished in India? Arguments : I. Yes. It is an unnecessary burden on the wage earners. II. No. It is a good source of revenue.
A.
Only argument I is strong
B.
Only argument II is strong
AnswerC.
Either I or II is strong
D.
Neither I nor II is strong
E.
Both I and II are strong
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
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.