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Should private vehicles be banned in city centers during peak hours? Arguments: I. Yes, it will drastically reduce traffic congestion and pollution. II. No, it will cause immense inconvenience to office-goers who rely on personal transport. Decide which argument is strong.
Only I is strong
Only II is strong
Both I and II are strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Both I and II are strong
A strong argument must be both relevant to the topic and have a significant impact; both positive (I) and negative (II) consequences are valid points to consider in a balanced debate.
A strong argument must be both relevant to the topic and have a significant impact; both positive (I) and negative (II) consequences are valid points to consider in a balanced debate.
Analyze Argument I
Argument I highlights the primary benefit of the proposal: reduction in congestion and pollution. This is a strong argument as it directly addresses the environmental and urban planning goals often cited in policy debates.
Analyze Argument II
Argument II highlights a major practical downside: the inconvenience caused to citizens. In policy and urban planning discussions, the impact on commuters is a crucial counter-argument that makes the proposal complex and worthy of debate.
Synthesize and Conclude
Since both arguments address significant aspects of the proposal (benefits versus practical drawbacks), both are considered strong according to standard critical reasoning criteria.
A: Only I is incorrect because it ignores the valid concerns of commuters; B: Only II is incorrect because it ignores the significant public health and traffic benefits; D: Neither I nor II is incorrect because both arguments are logically relevant and carry substantial weight in the debate.
C is correct because both arguments present valid, significant, and relevant points regarding the positive outcomes and the negative practical implications of the proposed ban.
In 'Strong vs Weak' argument questions, look for whether the argument is 'Relevant' and 'Significant'. If both sides of a dilemma have valid points, the correct answer is usually 'Both are strong'.