100+ Statement and Arguments Practice Questions Pdf - 2

Question: 6

Statement :
Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfil its energy requirements?
Arguments :
I. Yes. Most of the energy sources used at present are exhaustible.
II. No. Harnesssing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.

(A) if only argument I is strong

(B) if only argument II is strong

(C) if either I and II is strong

(D) if neither I nor II is strong

(E) if both I and II are strong

Ans: A

Clearly, harnessing solar energy will be helpful as it is an inexhaustible resource unlike other resources. So, argument I holds. But argument II is vague as solar energy is the cheapest form of energy.

Question: 7

Statement :
Should a total ban be put on trapping wild animals.
Arguments :
I. Yes. Trappers are making a lot of money.
II. No. Bans on hunting and trapping are not effective.

(A) if only argument I is strong

(B) if only argument II is strong

(C) if either I and II is strong

(D) if neither I nor II is strong

(E) if both I and II are strong

Ans: D

Clearly, ban is necessary to protect our natural environment. So, none of the arguments is strong enough.

Question: 8

Statement :
Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives?
Arguments :
I. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.
II. No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So, why offer extra incentives.

(A) if only argument I is strong

(B) if only argument II is strong

(C) if either I and II is strong

(D) if neither I nor II is strong

(E) if both I and II are strong

Ans: A

Clearly, government jobs in rural areas are underlined with several difficulties. In lieu of these, extra incentives are needed. So, only argument I holds strong.

Question: 9

Statement :
Should high chimneys be installed in industries?
Arguments :
I. Yes. It reduces pollution at ground level.
II. No. It increases pollution in upper atmosphere.

(A) if only argument I is strong

(B) if only argument II is strong

(C) if either I and II is strong

(D) if neither I nor II is strong

(E) if both I and II are strong

Ans: A

Pollution at ground level is the most hazardous in the way of being injurious to human and animal life. So, arguments I alone holds.

Question: 10

Statement :
Should girls learn arts like judo and karate?
Arguments :
I. Yes. It will enable them to defend themselves from rogues and ruffians.
II. No. They will lose their feminine grace.

(A) if only argument I is strong

(B) if only argument II is strong

(C) if either I and II is strong

(D) if neither I nor II is strong

(E) if both I and II are strong

Ans: A

Learning martial arts is necessary for girls for self defence. So, argument I holds. However, argument Ii is vague since a training in these arts has nothing to do with their feminine grace.

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