Question

The question below is followed by two arguments (i) and (ii). Decide which of the arguments is "strong" and which is "weak". Choose the correct answer from the given below.

Statement : Should there be a ceiling on the salary of top executives of multinational companies in our country ?

Arguments :

i) Yes, otherwise it would lead to unhealthy competition and comparison and our own industry would not be able to withstand that.

ii) No, with the ascent of liberalisation of economy, any such move would be counter productive. Once the economy picks up, this disparity will be reduced. 

1. Only the argument (i) is strong
2. Only the argument (ii) is strong
3. Neither argument (i) nor argument (ii) is strong 
4. Both the arguments are strong 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Both the arguments are strong 

1) In the absence of such ceiling there would be  unhealthy competition between companies to attract most competent professional. So Argument I is strong.

2) Increase in salary directly affect the performance of professionals. Increase in salary would encourage professionals to perform better. Argument II is also Strong.

Hence, Both I and II are strong.