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 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 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 robots replace astronauts in space missions ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, this will save the precious life of human beings.
II. No, this will make space mission more expensive.

I is strong because men are more important then machines. II is not strong because the argument lacks authenticity.

Correct Option: A

I is strong because men are more important then machines. II is not strong because the argument lacks authenticity.

Statement:
Should medical colleges be allowed to admit students even after the commencement of their session, if the seats remain unfilled ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, unfilled seats will weaken the economic condition of the colleges.
II. No, this will hamper the study of the students of the entire batch .

I is strong because weakness in financial condition will lead to inadequate infrastructure facilities . II is a weak argument. Because the losers will be only those students who join the course after the commencement of the session .

Correct Option: A

Statement :
Building of big dams should be stopped immediately.
Arguments:
I. Yes, the big dams have significant induced seismographic effects.
II. Yes, it requires large amount of eviction of people from their roots of origin.

Both arguments are pointing out how the harms could be done there as a cost for reaping some benefits like irrigation and Hyde power. we can not neglect the poor residents of the concerned area to develop some other parts of country.