| Direction: Each question below is followed by three arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument. |
| Statement Should there be a cap on drawing groundwater for irrigation purposes in India? |
| Arguments |
| I. No, irrigation is of prime importance for food production in India and it is heavily dependent on groundwater in many parts of the country. |
| II. Yes, water tables have gone down to alarmingly low levels in some parts of the country, where irrigation is primarily dependent on groundwater, which may lead to serious environmental consequences. |
| III. Yes, India just cannot afford to draw ground water any further as the international agencies have cautioned India against it. |
A) I and II are strong
B) II and III are strong
C) I and III are strong
D) All I, II and III are strong
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Arguments I and II are strong.
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