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 there be only a uniform rate of income tax irrespective of the level of income?

Arguments

1. Yes, this will substantially reduce the work of the officials of the income tax department. 

2. No, this will reduce government tax collection to a large extent.

Options

• 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:

The argument I am weak because the reduction of workload of IT officials is not too desirable a motive. Argument II is strong as reduced tax collection will have a bad impact on state activities.