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  1. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should the railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises?

    Arguments :
    I. Yes. This is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better services to the public.
    II. No. This will pose a threat to the national security of our country as multinationals will enter into the fray.

  2. 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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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Privatization would no doubt lead to better services. But saying that this is the 'only way' is wrong. So, argument I does not hold. Argument II also seems to be vague.


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