Statement–Argument (Ban Sex Determination Tests): Statement: Should prenatal sex determination be completely banned? Arguments: I) Yes, it enables sex-selective abortion against females and leads to social imbalance. II) No, people have a right to know about their unborn child. Choose which argument is strong.

Difficulty: Hard

Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Where a practice foreseeably facilitates grave rights violations (sex-selective abortion), restrictions can be justified to protect vulnerable groups and demographic balance.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Argument I: Connects sex determination to discriminatory outcomes and skewed sex ratios—clear harm.
  • Argument II: Asserts a generic “right to know” without addressing consequent harm or limits on rights when they enable abuse.


Concept / Approach:
Strong arguments articulate harm and necessity. I provides a compelling rights-and-harm rationale. II ignores proportionality: rights are not absolute when they cause systemic discrimination.



Step-by-Step Solution:
Assess I: Mechanism—information enabling selective abortion ⇒ demographic/ethical harm ⇒ strong.Assess II: Unqualified liberty claim without safeguards ⇒ weak.



Verification / Alternative check:
Policy mixes bans with strict enforcement and awareness; this aligns with I’s harm prevention reasoning.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“Either/neither” misreads the asymmetry; “only II” ignores documented harms.



Common Pitfalls:
Treating informational rights as absolute irrespective of outcomes.



Final Answer:
if only Argument I is strong.

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