General Studies · Statement and Argument
Given below is a statement followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is 'strong'. Statement: A man read 'People are dying because of a disease caused by a deadly virus' in a newspaper that published unconfirmed news. Should this be taken seriously? Argument 1: Yes, it should be taken seriously. Though it is unconfirmed news, it concerns the lives of many people. Argument 2: No, the government would have already provided the necessary medicines.
- 1Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong
- 2Both arguments 1 and 2 are strong
- 3Only argument 2 is strong
- 4Only argument 1 is strong✓
Correct answer
Only argument 1 is strong
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