Statement and Argument
Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two argument's numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
- Statement:
Should there be a ban on product advertising ?
Arguments:
I. No. It is an age of advertising. Unless your advertisement is better than your other competitors, the product will not be sold.
II. Yes. The money spent on advertising is very huge and it inflates the cost of the product.
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Clearly, it is the advertisement which makes the customer aware of the qualities of the product and leads him to buy it. So, argument I is valid. But at the same time, advertising nowadays has become a cost affair and expenses on it add to the price of the product.
Correct Option: E
Clearly, it is the advertisement which makes the customer aware of the qualities of the product and leads him to buy it. So, argument I is valid. But at the same time, advertising nowadays has become a cost affair and expenses on it add to the price of the product. So, argument II also holds strong.
- Statement:
Should those who receive dowry, despite the low prohibiting, be punished?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Those who violate the law, must be punished.
II. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial.
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Clearly, laws are made to ensure that no person pursues the practice. So, persons who violate the laws need to be punished. Thus, argument I holds. A wrong practice, no matter how firmly rooted, needs to be ended. So, argument II is vague.
Correct Option: A
Clearly, laws are made to ensure that no person pursues the practice. So, persons who violate the laws need to be punished. Thus, argument I holds. A wrong practice, no matter how firmly rooted, needs to be ended. So, argument II is vague.
- Statement:
Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector ?
Arguments:
I. No. the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such project.
II. Yes.Such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.
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Clearly, such projects if handed over to the private sector shall be given to a competent authority. So, argument I is vague. Also, imitating a policy on the basis that it worked out successfully in other countries, holds no relevance. Thus, argument II also does not hold strong.
Correct Option: D
Clearly, such projects if handed over to the private sector shall be given to a competent authority. So, argument I is vague. Also, imitating a policy on the basis that it worked out successfully in other countries, holds no relevance. Thus, argument II also does not hold strong.
- Statement:
Should our country extend generous behavior and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbors ?
Arguments:
I. Yes. Goodwill always pays dividend.
II. No. our generous behavior and goodwill be considered as our weakness.
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Clearly, a good behavior may at some point of time lead to mutual discussions and peaceful settlement of issues in the long run.However, such a behavior may be mistaken for our weakness and it would be difficult to continue with it if the other county doesn't stop its sinister activities.
Correct Option: E
Clearly, a good behavior may at some point of time lead to mutual discussions and peaceful settlement of issues in the long run. So, argument I holds strong. However, such a behavior may be mistaken for our weakness and it would be difficult to continue with it if the other county doesn't stop its sinister activities. Hence, II also holds.
- 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.
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Clearly, independent judiciary is necessary for impartial judgement so that the Executive does not take wrong measures.
Correct Option: A
Clearly, independent judiciary is necessary for impartial judgement so that the Executive does not take wrong measures. So, only argument I hold.
