Directions : Each of 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 arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises? Arguments : I. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do? II. Yes. In a competitive world the rule is ‘survival of the fittest’.

The correct answer is: D. Neither I nor II is strong

Argument I is not strong because it is based on the emotional appeal of the employees’ plight. It does not take into account the economic costs of keeping loss-making enterprises open.

Argument II is not strong because it is based on a simplistic view of the world. In reality, there are many factors that contribute to the success or failure of businesses, and not all of them are within the control of the businesses themselves.

A strong argument would be one that is based on evidence and logic, and that takes into account all of the relevant factors. For example, an argument that supported the closure of loss-making public sector enterprises might point to the fact that these enterprises are a drain on the public purse, and that their resources could be better used elsewhere.

An argument that opposed the closure of loss-making public sector enterprises might point to the fact that these enterprises provide jobs and other benefits to the community, and that their closure would have a negative impact on the local economy.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to close loss-making public sector enterprises is a complex one, and there is no easy answer.