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Verbal Reasoning · Q95

Statement And Arguments

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 95

Q95

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 all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector? Arguments : I. No. The private sector entities are not equipped to handle such projects. II. Yes. Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.

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
Answer
E.
Both I and II are strong

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Clearly, such projects if handed over to the private sector shall be given to a competent authority. So, argument I is vague. Also, imitating a policy on the basis that it worked out successfully in other countries holds no relevance. Thus, argument II also does not hold strong.