Q106
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 those who receive dowry, despite the law prohibiting it, be punished? Arguments : I. Yes. Those who violate the law must be punished. II. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial.
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:
Clearly, laws are made to ensure that no person pursues the practice. So, persons who violate the laws need to be punished. Thus, argument I holds. A wrong practice, no matter how firmly rooted, needs to be ended. So, argument II is vague.