{"id":42686,"date":"2024-04-15T21:13:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=42686"},"modified":"2024-04-15T21:13:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T21:13:11","slug":"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-st-41","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/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-st-41\/","title":{"rendered":"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 : Is paying ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action? Arguments : I. Yes. The victims must be saved at all cost. II. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9a733eb11cd\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Only argument I is strong                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Only argument II is strong                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Either I or II is strong                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Neither I nor II is strong E. 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However, there are other factors to consider, such as the possibility of setting a precedent for future kidnappings. Argument II is a strong argument because it is based on the principle that paying ransom encourages kidnappers to continue <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> their sinister activities.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional details about each argument:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Argument I is based on the assumption that the victims must be saved at all cost. However, there are other factors to consider, such as the possibility of setting a precedent for future kidnappings. If governments or individuals are seen as willing to pay ransom, it could encourage more kidnappers to take hostages. 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