Question

Read the following statement and answer. Which of the following arguments is stronger?

Statement: Should candidates be barred from contesting elections if criminal charges are pending against them in a court of law?

Argument: 

1. Yes, these people should not be allowed to contest elections, because they have already violated the law, if they are elected then the violations will continue at a fast pace.

2. No, they are authorized to contest elections by the respective political parties.

1. Only argument 2 is strong.
2. Only argument 1 is strong.
3. Both argument 1 and argument 2 are strong.
4. Neither argument 1 nor argument 2 is strong.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Only argument 1 is strong.

Statement: Should candidates be barred from contesting elections if criminal charges are pending against them in a court of law?

Argument:

1.  Yes, these people should not be allowed to contest elections, because they have already violated the law, if they are elected then the violations will continue at a fast pace - Yes these people have already committed a crime, and it is not good for a public servant. Therefore, Argument 1 is strong.

2. No, they are authorized to contest elections by the respective political parties - It does not clarify the statements. Therefore, Argument 2 is Weak.

Hence, "Only argument 1 is strong".