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A statement is followed by two arguments. Statement: Should the voting age in India be lowered from 18 to 16? Arguments: I. Yes, teenagers today are more aware due to internet access. II. No, 16-year-olds lack the emotional maturity required to make political decisions.
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Both I and II are strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Only argument II is strong
Distinguish between 'possibility/convenience' (Argument I) and 'logical capability/maturity' (Argument II). Arguments about maturity are considered strong in socio-political reasoning, while claims based on mere access to information are often deemed weak.
Distinguish between 'possibility/convenience' (Argument I) and 'logical capability/maturity' (Argument II). Arguments about maturity are considered strong in socio-political reasoning, while claims based on mere access to information are often deemed weak.
Evaluate Argument I
Argument I claims internet access equals political awareness. While access exists, information consumption does not equate to the wisdom or maturity required for complex governance, making this a weak argument.
Evaluate Argument II
Argument II focuses on emotional maturity. In democratic policy debates, the ability to exercise voting rights responsibly is tied to psychological and emotional development, making this a strong, substantive point.
A: Weak because information access does not guarantee the maturity needed for voting. C: Incorrect because only the second argument addresses the core requirement of responsible citizenship. D: Incorrect because the second argument provides a valid concern regarding developmental readiness.
B is correct because argument II addresses the fundamental requirement of emotional maturity necessary for responsible voting, while argument I confuses information access with analytical capability.
In 'Statement-Argument' questions, always favor arguments that highlight practical, structural, or ethical implications over those that rely on assumptions of trends or technology.
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