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 proliferation of credit cards in the country be restricted ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the facility provided though it makes a person spendthrift.
II. No, the facility provided through it makes the cardholder high-tech .

Both the argument focus on trivial aspects . Hence, both I and II are weak arguments.

Correct Option: D

Both the argument focus on trivial aspects . Hence, both I and II are weak arguments.

Statement:
Should Antipiracy Bill be brought in the parliament?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the help the film industry to fight against piracy as result of which the industry will be financially strong.
II. No, we have already provisions such as copyright laws etc to fight against piracy.

Only I is strong. II is not strong because we do not know whether the existing provisions are sufficient or not .

Correct Option: A

Only I is strong. II is not strong because we do not know whether the existing provisions are sufficient or not .

Statement:
Should Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) be entitled to dual citizenship?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This will bolster the intimacy of the NRIs with the Indian soil .
II. No. The move will not be fruitful for all NRIs because there is lack of provision for dual citizenship in many countries.

I is strong because intimacy of NRIs with Indian soil will be helpful for Indian economy .II is weak argument because a move can 't be restricted only because the move is not giving benefit to all of a kind.

Correct Option: A

Statement;
Should reputed private driver training schools be allowed to issue driving licences ?
Arguments;
I. Yes, This will enable more and more people to get driving licences .
II. No, This will increase the congestion of the vehicles on the road and will result in traffic jams too.

I is weak because it is not desirable .Moreover, is falsely assumes that govt authorities can't cope with the demand of driving hiences . II is weak because it is not logical. it wrongly assumes that such a move will lead to a spurt in the number of vehicles

Correct Option: D

I is weak because it is not desirable .Moreover, is falsely assumes that govt authorities can 't cope with the demand of driving hiences . II is weak because it is not logical. it wrongly assumes that such a move will lead to a spurt in the number of vehicles

Statement:
Should a trouble-torn state like Jammu & Kashmir release separatist leaders without any condition?
Arguments:
I. Yes, Release of separatist leaders will be useful as a goodwill gesture to make the situation peaceful in the state.
II. No, Unconditional release of the separatist leaders will aggravate the existing situation because these leaders have not shown any flexibility in their views.

I is strong because it will encourage non-violence and will make the environment conducive for pence. II is also strong because effort from only side will not necessarily usher in desirable result. But the state can 't be both more and less peaceful at the same time. Hence either I or II follows.