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. Statement : Should free healthcare be provided to all citizens regardless of income? Argument I : Yes, healthcare is a basic right and should be accessible to all. Argument II : No, it will put excessive financial pressure on the government.
Both I and II are strong
An argument is judged strong when it is directly relevant to the question and carries real, practical weight, rather than being trivial or off-topic.
The statement asks whether free healthcare should be provided to all citizens regardless of income.
Argument I says yes, because healthcare is a basic right that should be accessible to all. This addresses the core value at stake and is a substantial reason in favour, so it is strong.
Argument II says no, because it will place excessive financial pressure on the government. Funding universal free healthcare is a genuine and serious fiscal concern, so this too is directly relevant and strong.
Both arguments engage the actual issue from opposite but legitimate angles, and neither is superficial or unrelated.
Because each argument is relevant and weighty, both qualify as strong.
Therefore the answer is Both I and II are strong.
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Course of Action I: Ban mobile games.
Course of Action II: Encourage students to engage in outdoor activities.
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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?
