Q69
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 stop spending huge amounts of money on international sports? Arguments : I. Yes. This money can be utilized for upliftment of the poor. II. No. Sports persons will be frustrated and will not get international exposure.
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:
Clearly, spending money on sports cannot be avoided merely because it can be spent on socio-economic problems. So, argument I does not hold. Also, if the expenses on sports are curtailed, the sports persons would face lack of facilities and training and our country will lag behind in the international sports competitions. So, II holds.