Question

Directions: The question consists of  statement and two arguments. The student must first determine whether each statement is true. Choose the appropriate option after reading the three statements carefully.

Statement: Should Doordarshan be given autonomous status?

Arguments:

I. Yes. It will help Doordarshan to have fair and impartial coverage of all important events.

II. No. The coverage of events will be decided by a few who may not have healthy outlook.

1. Only argument I is strong
2. Only argument II is strong
3. Either I or II is strong
4. Neither I nor II is strong
5. Both I and II are strong

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Only argument I is strong
The correct answer is option 1. Only argument I is strong. Clearly, the autonomous status of the Doordarshan will be a step towards giving it independence for an impartial coverage. Autonomous status does not mean that the coverage will be decided by a few. So, only argument I holds