Statement: Should admission to the professional degrees in Pakistan be given only on merit without any concession to any particular group of students? Arguments (I) Yes. This will improve the quality of the professional institutes and degrees as they will be able to complete the degree successfully. (Il) No. This will keep a large number of socially and economically backward students out of the reach of professional institutes and degrees.
Correct answer: C. If both I and Il are strong.
- A. If only argument I is strong
- B. If only argument Il is strong
- C. If both I and Il are strong.
- D. If neither I nor Il is strong
Explanation
Option C is correct since the admissions should be given on merit so that there is greater competition within the class. Secondly, a certain number of seats should also be given to socially and economically backward students who cannot afford to have an education in such professional quality institutions. Option A is incorrect since it states that only merit should be concerned in giving admissions which will, unfortunately, keep these economically backward students away from professional education. Option B is incorrect since if only this small group of financially weak individuals are considered for admission, many students who have studied hard throughout their lives and deserved the right to admission will be disadvantaged. Option D is incorrect since it states that neither statement is correct, which is not the case.
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