Question

In making a decision about an important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong' argument and a 'weak' argument. A 'strong' argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak' argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is 'strong' and which is 'weak'.

Statement

• Should English be the medium of instruction for higher education in India?

Arguments

1. Yes, even in advanced countries like the UK and the USA, the medium of instruction is English for higher education.
2. Yes, English is a much widely spoken language in the world today.

विकल्प

• If only Argument I is strong

• If only Argument II is strong

• If neither I nor II is strong

• If both I and II are strong

Answer 1

If only argument II is strong

Explanation:

Anything successful in other countries may not succeed in India. However, since English is much widely spoken language in the world today and hence, should be adopted, it is a strong idea. Hence, Argument II is a strong argument.