Q111
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 there be reservation of seats and posts on communal basis? Arguments : I. Yes. It will check most of the inter-communal biases. II. No, ours is a secular state.
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, reservations on communal basis will increase inter-communal biases. So, argument I is vague. Also it will be against the secular policy, according to which no communal group is given preference over the others. So, only argument II holds.