Statement And Arguments - Study Mode
[#126] 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 there be reservation of seats and posts on communal basis? Arguments : I. Yes. It will check most of the inter-communal biases. II. No, ours is a secular state.
Correct Answer
(B) Only argument II is strong
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, reservations on communal basis will increase inter-communal biases. So, argument I is vague. Also it will be against the secular policy, according to which no communal group is given preference over the others. So, only argument II holds.
[#127] 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 octroi be abolished? Arguments : I. Yes. It will eliminate an important source of corruption. II. No. It will adversely affect government revenues.
Correct Answer
Only argument I is strong
Explanation
Solution: 'Octroi' is a custom duty. If octroi is abolished, the practice of bringing in things from foreign countries illegally will be abolished. So, argument I holds strong. Also, if octroi is abolished, the income to the government in the way of the duty paid shall be diminished. So, argument II also holds strong.
[#128] 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 public holidays be declared on demise of important national leaders? Arguments : I. No. Such unscheduled holidays hamper national progress. II. Yes. People would like to pay their homage to the departed soul.
Correct Answer
(A) Only argument I is strong
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, unscheduled and untimely holidays would naturally cause the work to suffer. So, argument I holds strong. Also, a holiday is not necessary to pay homage to someone. So, argument II is vague.
[#129] 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 India support all the international policies of United States of America? Arguments : I. No. Many other powerful countries do not support the same. II. Yes. This is the only way to gain access to USA developmental funds.
Correct Answer
(D) Neither I nor II is strong
Explanation
Solution: Our country cannot support USA's policies blindly without analysis, just to gain monetary help. Also, we should not withdraw our support without considering the policies, just because some other nations have done so. So, none of the arguments holds strong.
[#130] 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 words like 'Smoking is injurious to health' essentially appear on cigarette packs? Arguments : I. Yes. It is a sort of brainwash to make the smokers realize that they are inhaling poisonous stuff. II. No. It hampers the enjoyment of smoking.
Correct Answer
(A) Only argument I is strong
Explanation
Solution: Clearly, such words on cigarette packs would warn the smokers beforehand of its adverse effects. So, argument I holds strong. However, smoking is a bad habit with long-term health hazards and is no means of enjoyment. So, argument II is vague.