Question

Study the following question carefully and choose the right answer. 

Statement: Should articles of only deserving authors be allowed to be published? 

Arguments: \[\begin{array}{|c|l|}\hline (I) & \text{No, it is not possible to draw a line between the deserving and the undeserving.} \\ \hline (II) & \text{Yes, it will save a lot of paper which is already in short supply.} \\ \hline \end{array}\]

• A. Only I argument is strong
• B. Only II argument is strong
• C. Both I and II are strong
• D. Neither I nor II argument is strong

Hint:

When analyzing arguments, ensure that they directly support the statement and address the core issue effectively.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Evaluate Argument (I).
Argument (I) raises a valid point about the difficulty in defining "deserving" authors. However, this observation does not offer a concrete solution to the publishing dilemma. It functions as a neutral statement rather than a robust defense for publishing only those deemed deserving.

Step 2: Evaluate Argument (II).
Argument (II) correctly notes that publishing only deserving authors would conserve paper. Nevertheless, this reasoning is tangential to the central question of how to identify deserving authors. Consequently, it does not constitute a strong argument.

Step 3: Conclusion.
As neither argument provides substantial support for the premise, the conclusion is that both arguments are weak.

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{Neither I nor II argument is strong.}} \]