Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three arguments…
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Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by three arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' argument(s) and which is/are 'weak' argument(s) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.
Statement: Should the system of Lok Adalats and mobile courts be encouraged in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It helps to grant speedy justice to the masses.
II. Yes. The dispensing of minor cases at this level would reduce the burden on the higher courts.
III. No. These courts are usually partial in justice.
Answer: A. Only I and II are strong — Concept: A 'strong' argument must be directly relevant to the statement and rest on a valid, factual, or logically sound basis. A 'weak' argument is either…
- A.
Only I and II are strong
- B.
Only II and III are strong
- C.
Only I and III are strong
- D.
All are strong
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Correct answer: A
Concept: A 'strong' argument must be directly relevant to the statement and rest on a valid, factual, or logically sound basis. A 'weak' argument is either irrelevant, based on a mere supposition, or an unsubstantiated allegation with no supporting reasoning.
Argument I: Lok Adalats grant speedy justice to the masses — a direct, verifiable, practical benefit closely tied to the objective in the statement. Strong.
Argument II: dispensing minor cases at this level reduces the burden on higher courts — again a direct, relevant, verifiable benefit. Strong.
Argument III: alleges these courts are 'usually partial in justice' — this is an unsupported allegation with no evidence or reasoning behind it. Lok Adalats work through mutual consent and conciliation specifically to keep the process fair, so a bare claim of bias does not meet the bar for a strong argument. Weak.
Cross-check: With I and II strong and III weak, the only combination matching this classification is 'Only I and II are strong'.