WBCS.LIVE practice question
Should the number of holidays of government employees be reduced? Argument: 1. Yes: Our government employees are having the maximum number of holidays among countries of the world. 2. Yes: It is a sign of British legacy which should be carried forward. 3. Yes: It will speed up work and all pending jobs can be completed well in time. 4. No: Employees must be given ample spare time to spend with family.
Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.
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Correct answer and explanation
Correct answer: Only ‘1’ and ‘3’ are strong.
Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A. Only ‘1’ and ‘3’ are strong. 📚 Explanation: Argument 1 is strong because it uses a global comparison to justify a policy change. Argument 3 is also strong as it highlights the practical benefit of increased efficiency and faster work completion. Argument 2 is weak because following a legacy just for the sake of it is not a logical reason for policy. Argument 4 is a valid social concern but does not outweigh the economic and administrative strength of 1 and 3 in this context.