More Questions from Statement and Argument

Statement: Should women be advised not to travel alone at night given increasing incidents of sexual violence? Arguments: I. No. The state should strengthen prevention and protection rather than restricting women. II. Yes. It is difficult for policing to control such cases. Choose the option that best identifies the strong argument(s).

Verbal Reasoning Statement and Argument Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    if only Arguments I is strong
  • B
    if only Arguments II is strong
  • C
    if either I or II is strong
  • D
    if neither I nor II is strong
  • E
    if both I and II are strong

Answer

Correct Answer: if only Arguments I is strong

Explanation

Introduction / Context:Public safety policies should reduce harm without curtailing fundamental freedoms. Advice that restricts victims can entrench inequality.

Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Goal is to reduce violence risk while safeguarding rights.
  • State can deploy lighting, patrols, helplines, transport safeguards, and fast track justice.

Concept / Approach:Judge which argument advances systemic solutions rather than shifting burden to potential victims.

Step-by-Step Solution:Argument I: Centers duty of the state to prevent crime and enable safe mobility for all. It implies solutions like better policing and infrastructure. Strong.Argument II: Appeals to difficulty of control to justify restricting women. Administrative difficulty is not a principled reason to curtail liberty. Weak.

Verification / Alternative check:Effective policies focus on offenders and environments rather than restricting victims.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:Only II or either would misplace the burden; neither ignores the valid principle in I.

Common Pitfalls:Normalising restrictions on victims; equating administrative ease with justice.

Final Answer:Only Argument I is strong.

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