Top 100+ Statement and Arguments Questions and Answers - 1
Question: 1
Each question given below consist of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments us a strong argument and which is a weak argument.
Statement :
Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized?
Arguments :
I. Yes. It would lead to higher production.
II. No. Many villagers would be left unemployed.
(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 and
(E) if both I and II are strong
Ans: A
Clearly, mechanization would speed up the work and increase the production. So, argument I is strong enough. Argument II is vague because mechanization will only eliminate wasteful employment, not create unemployment.
Question: 2
Statement :
Should new big industries be started in Mumbai?
Arguments :
I. Yes. It will be create job opportunities.
II. No. It will further add to the pollution of the city.
(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 and
(E) if both I and II are strong
Ans: C
Opening up of new industries is advantageous in opening more employment avenues, and disadvantageous in that it adds to the pollution. So, either of the arguments holds strong.
Question: 3
Statement :
Should offers accepting bribe be punished?
Arguments :
I. No. certain circumstances may have compelled them to take bribe.
II. Yes. They should do the job they are entrusted with, honestly.
(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 and
(E) if both I and II are strong
Ans: B
Clearly, officers are paid duly for the jobs they do. So, they must do it honestly. Thus, argument II alone holds.
Question: 4
Statement :
Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan?
Arguments :
I. No. Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India.
II. Yes. This would help settle conflicts.
(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 and
(E) if both I and II are strong
Ans: A
Clearly, India cannot part with a state that is a major foreign exchange earner to it. So, argument I holds strong. Further, giving away a piece of land unconditionally and unreasonably is no solution to settle disputes. So, arguments II is vague.
Question: 5
Statement :
Should foreign films be banned in India?
Arguments :
I. Yes. They depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values.
II. No. Foreign films are a high artistic standard.
(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 and
(E) if both I and II are strong
Ans: D
Clearly, foreign films depict the alien culture but this only helps in learning more. So argument I does not hold. Also, the reason stated in argument II is not strong enough in contradicting the ban. So, it also does not hold.
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