Question

The question given below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a “strong” argument and which is a “weak” argument. Give answer.

Statement:

Should robots replace astronauts in space missions?

Arguments:

I. Yes, this will save the precious life of human beings.

II. No, this will make space missions more expensive. 

1. Only argument II is ‘strong’:
2. Neither I nor II is ‘strong’. 
3. Both I and II are ‘strong’.
4. Only argument I is ‘strong’. 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Only argument I is ‘strong’. 

Argument 1 is strong as human lives are precious and if robots are alternative that can replace and save them then the decision is worth giving a thought for as in the past we have witnessed astronauts dying during space missions.

Argument 2 is not strong as space missions have always been expensive and the introduction of robots for a space mission is not something that will be ignored because of its expenses.

Hence, only argument I is ‘strong’.