Question

Read the given query and arguments carefully and decide which of the arguments is/are strong.

Query: Should there be a complete ban on tobacco selling in India

Argument 1 : No, this will render thousands of workers jobless.

Argument 2: Yes, tobacco is consumed by even minors who suffer severe health effects.

Options

• Both arguments are strong

• Only argument 1 is strong

• Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong

• Only argument 2 is strong

Answer 1

Both arguments are strong

Explanation -

Argument 1 : Argument 1 is convincing because thousands of employees would lose their jobs if tobacco were outlawed. It is therefore not a workable solution.

Argument 2 : This is further supported by the fact that minors frequently smoke, which has detrimental impacts on their health. Therefore, it ought to be prohibited.