In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ‘strong’ arguments and ‘weak’ arguments. ‘Strong’ arguments are those, which are both important and directly related to the question. ‘Weak’ arguments are those, which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. The questions below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ‘strong’ argument is and which a ‘weak’ argument is. Statement: Should we plant more water purification plants? Arguments: I. Yes. There is need of safer drinking water. II. No. The setup cost would be a burden on government. Correct Answer Only argument I is strong I is a good argument as poor people are deprived of safe drinking water. Planting more water purification plants is a good step in providing safe and clean water to all sections of society. II is a weak argument as government is there for serving people and right to safe drinking water is a basic right of the people even if it bears new costs.