Question
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 India create a huge oil reserve like some Western countries to face difficult situations in future?
Arguments:
- No. There is no need to block huge amount of foreign exchange and keep the money idle.
- Yes. This will help India withstand shocks of sudden rise in oil prices due to unforeseen circumstances.
Answer: Option B
Oil, being an essential commodity, our country must keep it in reserve. So, argument I is vague, while argument II holds as it provides a substantial reason for the same.
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Oil, being an essential commodity, our country must keep it in reserve. So, argument I is vague, while argument II holds as it provides a substantial reason for the same.
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