Question

Which statements correctly analyze Nehru’s use of evidence to support his claim? Check all that apply.

Nehru’s use of logical evidence, such as the need to bring opportunity to common people and the need to end poverty, are effective in convincing the nation to work hard on its problems.
Nehru’s empirical evidence of poverty rates in India effectively persuades the audience that work needs to be done to improve the economy.
Empirical evidence, from research into poor educational opportunities, effectively supports Nehru’s claim that the nation must work hard to improve social justice.
Nehru’s use of logical evidence based on the steps necessary to solve India’s problems is effective in convincing the assembly to work toward solving these issues.
Anecdotal evidence of Nehru’s personal vision for India inspires the assembly to work hard.

Answer 1

Select: 1 and 4.

Reasons:
- (1) Correct — Nehru relies on logical, moral arguments (bringing opportunity to the common people, ending poverty) which effectively motivate action.
- (4) Correct — he outlines practical steps and policies (planning, education, industry, social reform), using logical reasoning to persuade the assembly to work toward solutions.
- (2) Incorrect — Nehru does not present specific empirical poverty rates in the speech, so this claim about empirical evidence is wrong.
- (3) Incorrect — he does not cite research or empirical studies on education; his appeals are general rather than research-based.
- (5) Incorrect wording — his personal vision is indeed inspiring, but it is rhetorical/pathos, not “anecdotal evidence,” so calling it anecdotal evidence is inaccurate.