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APSC CCE 2024 · Question 146 of 178

Based on the question, "In a developing nation like ours, should the Government be engaging more in space exploration research?", identify which of the following is a weak argument.

Logical Reasoning

  1. ANo, the money spent on these programmes can be used to increase the funding for education and health care, which would increase quality of life of our country's population.
  2. BYes, the findings and results of these space exploration programmes have been successfully applied to industry and agriculture, thereby boosting our economy in general.
  3. CYes, space exploration research being frontier area of research has provided a boost to our military strength.
  4. DNo, our country has spent too much already, and any further expense would hardly provide any marginal advantage.Correct

Answer: D. No, our country has spent too much already, and any further expense would hardly provide any marginal advantage.

Explanation

Option (D) is a weak argument because it rests on an unsubstantiated assertion rather than evidence; official key gives (D).

Source: APSC CCE Prelims 2024 GS Paper-II, official Series-A paper (DUCN-II-24/44-A), answer from official Series-A key

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