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    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 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 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only argument II is strong Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Either I or II is strong Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither I nor II is strong Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Both I and II are strong Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Argument I is weak and Argument II is strong because it clearly shows the impact of industrial pollution.

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