Each question below consists of a statement followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV.…

Question

Each question below consists of a statement followed by three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' and which is/are 'weak', and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below.

Statement: Should India go in for computerization in all possible sectors?

Arguments:

I. Yes. It will bring efficiency and accuracy in the work.

II. No. It will be an injustice to the monumental human resources which are at present underutilized.

III. No. Computerization demands a lot of money. We should not waste money on it.

IV. Yes. When advanced countries are introducing computers in every field, how can India afford to lag behind?

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A — Concept: In a Statement-Arguments item, an argument is 'strong' only when it is directly related to the statement and addresses a real, substantial aspect of the issue on its own merit. An argument is 'weak' when it is superficial, rests on an unwarranted assumption, is of minor importance, or is based merely on imitating what others do rather than on the intrinsic merit of the proposal. Applying this test to each argument: Argument Verdict Why I - brings efficiency and accuracy Strong A concrete benefit directly tied to the proposal and defended on its real merit. II - injustice to underutilized manpower Weak Rests on the assumption that computers must displace people rather than make their work more productive. III - a waste of money Weak Judges the cost in isolation and ignores the lasting return on a productive investment. IV - advanced countries are doing it Weak Pure imitation; such a decision must rest on India's own needs, not on copying other nations. Only argument I meets the test, so the correct answer is 'Only I is strong'.

Answer

A. Only I is strong

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B. Only I and II are strong

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C. Only I and III are strong

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D. Only II and III are strong

Argument	Verdict	Why
I - brings efficiency and accuracy	Strong	A concrete benefit directly tied to the proposal and defended on its real merit.
II - injustice to underutilized manpower	Weak	Rests on the assumption that computers must displace people rather than make their work more productive.
III - a waste of money	Weak	Judges the cost in isolation and ignores the lasting return on a productive investment.
IV - advanced countries are doing it	Weak	Pure imitation; such a decision must rest on India's own needs, not on copying other nations.

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