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 there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting Parliamentary/ Legislative Assembly elections? Arguments : I. Yes. Generally, people above the age of 65 lose their dynamism and will power. II. No. The life span is so increased that people remain physically and mentally active even up to the age of 80.

[amp_mcq option1=”Only argument I is strong” option2=”Only argument II is strong” option3=”Either I or II is strong” option4=”Neither I nor II is strong E. Both I and II are strong” correct=”option4″]

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

Argument I is not strong because it is based on a generalization that is not always true. Some people above the age of 65 are still very dynamic and have a strong will power. Argument II is not strong because it is based on the assumption that people who are physically and mentally active are always good leaders. There are many examples of people who are physically and mentally active but are not good leaders.

In conclusion, neither argument I nor II is strong enough to support the statement that there should be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting Parliamentary/ Legislative Assembly elections.