Question:
Should the government control the country's news channels?
Arguments:
P. News is controlled by the Government in many countries.
Q: No, controlling any news loses its reliability.
Analyzing Government Control of News Channels
Argument P: Factual Observation
Argument P states that governments control news in many countries. This is a factual observation about the current situation in some nations.
However, stating that something exists or is practiced somewhere does not inherently make it a strong or weak policy. This argument doesn't address the core question of *whether* the government *should* control news channels, only that it *is* controlled in places. Therefore, Argument P is considered weak.
Argument Q: Impact on Reliability
Argument Q asserts that controlling any news leads to a loss of its reliability.
This argument directly tackles the question by presenting a significant negative consequence of government control. Undermining the reliability of news is a critical issue, making this a logically sound and relevant point against government intervention. Thus, Argument Q is considered strong.
Conclusion
Comparing the two arguments, Argument P is a weak observation, while Argument Q presents a strong, logical reason against government control of news channels due to its impact on reliability.
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Important Questions from Statements and Arguments
Two statements S1 and S2 are given below followed by a Question:
S1: There are not more than two figures on any page of a 51-page book.
S2: There is at least one figure on every page.
Question: Are there more than 1oo figures in that book? Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Statements and the Question?
Two Statements S 1 and S2 are given below with regard to four numbers P, Q, R and S followed by a Question:
S1: R is greater-than P as well as Q.
S2: S is not the largest one. Among four numbers P, Q, R and S which one is the largest?
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Statements and the Question?
Two Statements Si and S2 are given below followed by a Question:
S1: n is a prime number.
S2: n leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 4. If n is a unique natural number between 10 and 20, then what is n?
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Statements and the Question?
Two Statements S1 and S2 are given below with regard to two numbers followed by a Question:
S1: Their product is 21.
S2: Their sum is 10. Question: What are the two numbers?
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Statements and the Question?
Three Statements S1, S2 and S3 are given below followed by a Question:
S1: C is younger than D, but older than A and B.
S2: D is the oldest.
S3: A is older than B. Question: Who among A, B, C and D is the youngest?
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Statements and the Question?
