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Critical reasoning — starting new big industries in Mumbai: Should new large industries be started in Mumbai, weighing the job-creation argument against the counter-concern of worsening pollution?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Both I and II are strong

Explanation:


Given data

  • Statement: Start new big industries in Mumbai?
  • Argument I (Yes): It will create jobs (clear socio-economic benefit).
  • Argument II (No): It will add to pollution (clear environmental cost).


Concept/Approach (trade-off awareness)
Both sides raise legitimate, policy-relevant considerations—employment vs. environmental externalities—making both arguments strong.


Step 1: Assess Argument I
Job creation is a direct, material benefit of industrial expansion.


Step 2: Assess Argument II
Pollution burden in a mega-city is a serious counter-consideration affecting public health and livability.


Final Answer
Both I and II are strong.

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