- Only argument I is strong.
- Only Argument II is strong.
- Either I or II is strong.
- Neither I nor II is strong.
- Both I and II are strong.
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Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should the rule of wearing helmet for both driver and pillion rider while driving a motor bike be enforced strictly Arguments : I. Yes. It is a rule and rules should be followed strictly by all. II. No. Each individual knows how to protect his own life and it should be left to his discretion. III. No. It does not ensure safety as only the head is protected and rest of the body is not. IV. Yes. It is a necessity as head, being the most sensitive organ, is protected by the helmet.?
Answer: Option 3 Clearly, the rule has been devised for the safety of two-wheeler riders, as majority of two wheeler accidents result in direct fall of the rider, leading to...
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Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should there be complete ban on Indian professionals seeking jobs elsewhere after getting their education in India Arguments : I. Yes. This is the only way to sustain present rate of technological development in India. II. No. The Indians settled abroad send huge amount of foreign exchange and this constitutes a significant part of foreign exchange reserve. III. No. The practical knowledge gained by Indians by working in other countries help India develop its economy.?
Answer: Option 1 Clearly, none of the arguments provides a substantial reason either for or against the given statements. So, none of the arguments holds strong.
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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 cottage industries be encouraged in rural areas Arguments : I. Yes. Rural people are creative. II. Yes. This would help to solve the problem of unemployment to some extent.?
Answer: Option 2 Clearly, cottage industries need to be promoted to create more job opportunities for rural people in the villages themselves. The reason that rural people are creative is...
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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 a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central Government Arguments : I. No. The political party in power should have the freedom to decide the number of ministers to be appointed. II. Yes. The number of ministers should be restricted to a certain percentage of the total number of seats in the parliament to avoid unnecessary expenditure.?
Answer: Option 2 Clearly, there should be some norms regarding the number of ministers in the Government, as more number of ministers would unnecessarily add to the Government expenditure. So,...
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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 a complete ban on use of all types of chemical pesticides in India Arguments : I. No. The pests will destroy all the crops and the farmers will have nothing to harvest. II. Yes. The chemical pesticides used in agriculture pollute the water underground and this has become a serious health hazard.?
Answer: Option 5 Clearly, pesticides are meant to prevent the crops from harmful pests. But at the same time, they get washed away with water and contaminate the groundwater. Thus,...
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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 higher education be restricted to only those who can bear the expenditure Arguments : I. Yes. Higher education is very costly; hence it should not be given free. II. No. There are a large number of brilliant students who cannot afford to pay and they should be given higher education.?
Answer: Option 2 For the all-round progress of the nation, all the students, especially the talented and intelligent ones, must avail of higher education, even if the government has to...
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Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds Arguments : I. Yes. This will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds. II. No. This is the only way to increase production substantially. III. Yes. Genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.?
Answer: Option 2 Genetically modified imported seeds have been specially formulated to increase the yield and quality of produce. So, argument II is strong. Besides, increase in production holds much...
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Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should there be a complete ban on manufacture and use of firecrackers Arguments : I. No. This will render thousands of workers jobless. II. Yes. The firecracker manufacturers use child labour to a large extent. III. Yes. This will be a concrete step to reduce noise and air pollution. IV. No. Use of firecrackers makes certain special occasions more lively and joyful.?
Answer: Option 2 Clearly, banning a product would surely render jobless the large number of workers involved in manufacturing it. Besides, firecrackers on burning produce explosive sounds and immense poisonous...
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Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by four arguments I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should workers/employees be allowed to participate in the management of factories in India Arguments : I. Yes. It is the present management theory. II. No. Many workers are illiterate and so their contributions will not be of any value. III. Yes. Employees-owned companies generally have higher productivity. IV. No. Employee-union ownership drives up salaries and wages.?
Answer: Option 3 Argument I in support does not provide a valid reason for the pursuance of the policy. So, it is vague. Argument II provides a valid reason, as...
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