Discussion Forum



1)

The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

 Statement: Should education at all levels be offered only in the vernacular medium ?

Arguments: I. Yes. This is the only way to enhance the performance of the students.

II. No. This will severely affect acquiring knowledge for want of good text, books in vernacular medium


A) if only argument I is strong

B) if only argument II is strong

C) if either I or II is strong

D) if neither I nor II is strong

E) if both I and II are strong.

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Teaching in an vernacular medium would surely make it easy for students to grasp. But the use of 'only' in argument I makes it invalid. Also, teaching in the international language would open up more avenues for students in procuring books and study material, in going abroad studies as well as taking up jobs which require interactions with people of different nationalities. So, argument II holds strong.