Statement and Arguments Evaluation

CMAT 2023 · Logical Reasoning · Medium · Statement and Arguments

The question consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement Argument I : Women should be allowed to go out alone. Argument II : Yes. It would make them independent and safe. Argument III : No. They are under the protection of their male affines and they should be with them always

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. A.

    Only argument I is strong

  2. B.

    Only argument II is strong

  3. C.

    Both arguments I and II are strong

  4. D.

    Both arguments I and II are weak

Answer

D

Explanation

Both arguments lack strong logical premises or universal validity without assumptions. Hence both arguments are weak.

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