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    Question

    In the question given below, a passage is followed by

    three statements that may or may not strengthen or weaken the argument conveyed by the passage. Select the correct combination of statements that strengthen/weaken the argument as per the individual direction. Passage: Social media platforms have become a breeding ground for the spread of misinformation and false news. Studies show that false news spreads faster and more widely than true news on social media, mainly due to the sensational nature of false information. This rapid spread of misinformation can have serious consequences, such as influencing elections or inciting violence. Therefore, social media platforms must be held accountable for the content that is shared and should take stronger action to prevent the spread of misinformation. Which of the following statements, if true, strengthens the argument? 1. Social media platforms have recently begun implementing better algorithms to flag and prevent the spread of misinformation. 2. Users tend to share sensational or emotionally charged content more often than factual content, increasing the spread of false news. 3. Several countries have passed laws to regulate the content shared on social media, leading to a decrease in the spread of harmful misinformation.
    A Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All 1, 2, and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement 1 strengthens the argument by showing that social media platforms are beginning to take action to prevent misinformation, supporting the need for stronger action. Statement 2 strengthens the argument by explaining why false news spreads rapidly—due to the sensational nature of the content, which reinforces the idea that action needs to be taken. Statement 3 strengthens the argument by providing evidence that legal measures have been taken in other countries to regulate content, showing that such actions can effectively reduce misinformation. All three statements provide supporting evidence for the passage's conclusion that stronger actions are needed to address misinformation on social media. Therefore, the correct answer is E) All 1, 2, and 3.

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