Statement and Argument Easy Questions and Answers

Statement and Argument

Direction: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ''Strong'' arguments and ''Weak'' arguments insofar as they relate to the question. ''Strong'' arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. ''Weak'' arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question.

Statement:
Should education at all levels be offered in vernacular medium?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this is the only way to enhance the performance of the students.
II. No, this will severely affect in acquiring of comprehensive Knowledge because of the lack of good books in vernacular languages.

Argument II describes the negative aspect of the vernacular medium. Hence II is strong.

Correct Option: B

Argument II describes the negative aspect of the vernacular medium. Hence II is strong.

Statement:
Should commercial activity be permitted in residential areas?
Arguments:
I. No, these activities impair the growth of residents of residential area.
II. Yes, commercial activity adds to adds to economic development, and it one of the major aspects of economic activity.

I does not point out the reasons of impairment . But II is strong because an important part of economic activity can't be ignored.

Correct Option: B

I does not point out the reasons of impairment . But II is strong because an important part of economic activity can't be ignored.

Statement:
Is the recent hike of about 50% in fees and transport charges by school in cities justified?
Arguments :
I. Yes, we have entered the era of information technology and inclusion of IT as a subject has put a burden of huge amount on schools due to expansion in infrastructure facilities.
II. No, this will suddenly increase the burden of parents of the students.

I do not go into reasons of hike of transportation changes. Hence I is weak. II is strong because there will be a great effect on the budgets of the parents.

Correct Option: D

I do not go into reasons of hike of transportation changes. Hence I is weak. II is strong because there will be a great effect on the budgets of the parents.

Statement:
Should the government allow use of LPG as a fuel for commercial vehicles?
Arguments:
I. No, when the petroleum agencies cannot fulfil the demand even for domestic use satisfactorily, how will they meet the demands for commercial vehicles?
II. No, LPG fuel is not adaptable to the spark ignition engines and compressed ignition engines which are commonly used in the country.

Since availability of LPG is necessary, I is strong. Again, it is not adaptable to our existing type of engines, Hence II is also strong.

Correct Option: E

Since availability of LPG is necessary, I is strong. Again, it is not adaptable to our existing type of engines, Hence II is also strong.

Statement:
Should there be two time Zones in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, Britain, America and some other countries which have developed miraculously have two or more than two time zones.
II. No, we have a big country like China where there is only one time Zone.

Both I and II are weak. We can't correlate the situation in our country with that of other countries without giving the context.

Correct Option: D

Both I and II are weak. We can't correlate the situation in our country with that of other countries without giving the context.