Statement And Arguments - Study Mode
[#81] 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 judiciary be independent of the executive? Arguments : I. Yes. This would help curb the unlawful activities of the executive. II. No. The executive would not be able to take bold measures.
Correct Answer
(A) Only argument I is strong
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, independent judiciary is necessary for impartial judgement so that the Executive does not take wrong measures. So, only argument I holds.
[#82] 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 all the practising doctors be brought under Government control so that they get salary from the Government and treat patients free of cost? Arguments : I. No. How can any country do such an undemocratic thing? II. Yes. Despite many problems, it will certainly help minimize, if not eradicate, unethical medical practices.
Correct Answer
(B) Only argument II is strong
Explanation
Solution: A doctor treating a patient individually can mislead the patient into wrong and unnecessary treatment for his personal gain. So, argument II holds strong. Also, a policy beneficial to common people cannot be termed 'undemocratic'. So, I is vague.
[#83] 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 students take part in politics? Arguments : I. Yes. It inculcates in them qualities of leadership. II. No. They should study and build up their career.
Correct Answer
(C) Either I or II is strong
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, indulgement in politics trains the students for future leadership but It sways them from the studies. So, either of the arguments I or II can hold.
[#84] 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 opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India? Arguments : I. Yes. This may affect the voters mind and may affect the outcome. II. No. Such polls are conducted all over the world.
Correct Answer
(A) Only argument I is strong
Explanation
Solution: The opinion polls may influence the thinking of an individual and thus divert his mind from his original choice. So, argument I holds strong. Further, blindly imitating a policy followed by other countries holds no relevance. So, argument II is vague.
[#85] 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 political parties be banned? Arguments : I. Yes. It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians. II. No. It will lead to an end of democracy.
Correct Answer
(D) Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, with the ban on political parties, candidates can independently contest elections. So, it will not end democracy. Thus, argument II does not hold. Argument I does not give a strong reason.