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Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.


Give answer:



  • (A) If only argument I is strong

  • (B) If only argument II is strong

  • (C) If either I or II is strong

  • (D) If neither I nor II is strong and

  • (E) If both I and II are strong.




Statement: Should all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving licence for sale to general public in India?


Arguments:



  1. Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary.

  2. No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented.

Options:
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
E .  Both I and II are strong
Answer: Option A
Clearly, health of the citizens is an issue of major concern for the Government. So, a product like drugs, must be first studied and tested in the Indian context before giving licence for its sale. So, only argument I holds strong.

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