Statement And Arguments - Study Mode
[#46] Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should the prestigious people who have committed crime unknowingly, be met with special treatment? Arguments : I. Yes. The prestigious people do not commit crime intentionally. II. No. It is our policy that everybody is equal before the law.
Correct Answer
(B) Only argument II is strong
Explanation
Solution: The Constitution of India has laid down the doctrine of 'equality before the law'. So, argument II holds strong. Also, we cannot judge the intentions of a person behind committing a crime, So, argument I is vague.
[#47] Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Can pollution be controlled? Arguments : I. Yes. If everyone realizes the hazards it may create and cooperates to get rid of it, pollution may be controlled. II. No. The crowded highways, factories and industries and an ever-growing population eager to acquire more and more land for constructing houses are beyond control.
Correct Answer
(C) Either I or II is strong
Explanation
Solution: The control of pollution, on one hand, seems to be impossible because of the ever-growing needs and the disconcern of the people but, on the other hand, the control is possible by a joint effort. So, either of the arguments will hold strong.
[#48] Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should the practice of transfers of clerical cadre employees from government offices of one city to those of another be stopped? Arguments : I. No. Transfer of employees is a routine administrative matter and we must continue it. II. Yes. It involves lot of governmental expenditure and inconvenience too many compared to the benefits it yields.
Correct Answer
(D) Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation
Solution: It is not necessary that any practice which has been in vogue for a long time is right and it must be continued. So, argument I is not strong. Also, a practice must be continued or discontinued in view of its merits/demerits and not on grounds of the expenditure or procedures it entails. The policy of transfer is generally practised to do away with corruption, which is absolutely essential. So, argument II also does not hold.
[#49] Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Is paying ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action? Arguments : I. Yes. The victims must be saved at all cost. II. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities.
Correct Answer
Only argument I is strong
Explanation
Solution: Both the arguments are strong enough. The conditions have to be agreed to, in order to save the life of the victims, though actually they ought not to be agreed to, as they encourage the sinister activities of the kidnappers.
[#50] Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should religion be banned? Arguments : I. Yes. It develops fanaticism in people. II. No, Religion binds people together.
Correct Answer
(C) Either I or II is strong
Explanation
Solution: Religion binds people together through the name of God and human values. But at the same time it may create differences and ill-will among people. So, either of the arguments holds strong.