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?
Verbal Reasoning
Statement and Argument
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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AOnly argument I is strong
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BBoth I and II are strong
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CNeither I nor II is strong
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DOnly argument II is strong
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EEither I or II is strong
Answer
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 IJob creation is a direct, material benefit of industrial expansion.
Step 2: Assess Argument IIPollution burden in a mega-city is a serious counter-consideration affecting public health and livability.
Final AnswerBoth I and II are strong.