Question

Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ‘strong’ argument is and which a ‘weak’ argument is.

Statement: Should all the industries in big cities be

Q: Statement: Should all the industries in big cities be relocated at the outskirts of them in order

ArgumentIisweakandArgumentIIisstrongbecauseitclearlyshowstheimpactofindustrialpollution

relocated at the outskirts of them in order to prevent industrial pollution. Arguments: 1) No, Transfer of industries is going to cost more. 2) Yes, The effects of industrial pollution are far reaching and liable to affect the eco-system for many years to come. Most industries require large amounts of water for their work. When involved in a series of processes, the water comes into contact with heavy metals, harmful chemicals, radioactive waste and even organic sludge.

A Only argument I is strong

B Only argument II is strong

C Either I or II is strong

D Neither I nor II is strong

E Both I and II are strong

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