Statement and Argument Moderate 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 cricket teams of smaller countries who have no long history in cricket be allowed to play in Word cup cricket matches?
Arguments :
I. Yes, this will help the globalisation of cricket -gentleman 's game .
II. No, this will upset the records established in thought, more challenging situations.

I is a strong argument because it will make cricket more popular, which is desirable. II is a strong argument because records made by the players in tougher and more challenging situations can not be ignored.

Correct Option: D

Statement:
Should government keep other oil PSUs out of the HPCL disinvestment.
Arguments:
I. yes, this will keep precious funds of other oil PSUs out of unproductive expenditure.
II. No, these oil units will take keen interest and bid higher then the private units.

I is weak because it wrongly assumes that if other oil PSUs buy HPCL share, it will be unproductive. II is strong because it will facilitate government in getting more revenue through disinvestment .

Correct Option: B

I is weak because it wrongly assumes that if other oil PSUs buy HPCL share, it will be unproductive. II is strong because it will facilitate government in getting more revenue through disinvestment .

Statement:
Should user charge be increased in sectors like telecom?
Arguments:
I. Yes, revenue earned through hike in user charges will be helpful in improving the quality of services provided by these sector to the consumer.
II. No, hike in user charges will deprive many consumers of the services provided by these sectors.

I is strong on the ground of quality while II is string or the ground of accessibility .

Correct Option: D

I is strong on the ground of quality while II is string or the ground of accessibility .

Statement:
Should subsidy be given on blended fuel in India ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this will encourage the use of blended fuel ( an environment-friendly fuel ) as a result of which the burden of import of fuel will reduce and ultimately save the country 's foreign exchange reserves.
II. No, blended fuel is not available in all states of India.

I is strong because a positive impact on the burden is desirable and has a great importance in the country 's economy. II is not strong because the question related with subsidy on blended fuel. the issue on which argument II stresses has no substance to negate subsidy on blended fuel.

Correct Option: A

Statement:
Should cricket players be punished with life ban for having nexus with bookies.
Arguments:
I. No, any such ban will discourage other players too.
II. Yes, events of matchfixing have unnerved the common man .A stringent law like life ban will not only make cricket more dynamic but also restore its old glory as a game of honest persons.

I is not strong. II is strong because it will give a new impetus to the interest of the common man in cricket.

Correct Option: B

I is not strong. II is strong because it will give a new impetus to the interest of the common man in cricket.