In the question, a statement is given, followed by two arguments,

In the question, a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.

Statement:

Should every house use solar energy in order to reduce the need of electricity.

Argument:

I. Yes! It will conserve our sources and It will promote environmental compatibility.

II. No! panels are costly, and all the house cannot buy it without subsidy.

A. Argument I and II both are ‘strong’ argument.

B. Neither argument I nor II is ‘strong’ argument.

C. Only argument I is a ‘strong’ argument

D. Only argument II is a ‘strong’ argument.

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Right Answer is: C

SOLUTION

Argument I describe the benefits of using solar energy is that, “it will conserve our sources and promote environmental compatibility”.

Argument II talks about only cost of solar panel and the information about cost is not given in the statement. Thus, the argument II does not hold strong.

Hence, “only argument I holds strong”.