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 hoardings by roadside be banned?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they are a disturbance to traffic.
II. No. it would result in a loss of revenue.

Both are strong argument. A traffic hazard is playing with human lives, which certainly is not desirable. Hence, argument I is strong . II is strong because economic consideration is very important in taking a major decision: consider the tobacco and liquor industries, for example.

Correct Option: E

Statement:
Should party X be voted to power?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is the only party capable of bringing in stability.
II. No. it can 't rule the country properly.

Only I is strong. A government needs to be stable to take decisions that would help the country develop. II is weak because it does not specify what it means by ''ruling properly.'' The argument is similar to that raised by desperate political parties.

Correct Option: A

Statement:
Should newspaper articles be written in a simple language?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they are aimed at general reader.
II. No. newspaper would lose their respect if this happens.

I is strong because it is true that a lay reader would be put off by a profusion of technical terms. II is weak because it is not true. Newspapers would over are using simple language and gaining respect thereby.

Correct Option: A

Statement:
Should bomb disposal be give cooperation by the public?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they are necessary to rescue people's lives.
II. No, they are a nuisance to day-to-day life.

I is strong because the security of people's lives should be given utmost priority. II is not strong because something is being dismissed summarily as ''nuisance'' without going into its reasons.

Correct Option: A

I is strong because the security of people's lives should be given utmost priority. II is not strong because something is being dismissed summarily as ''nuisance'' without going into its reasons.

Statement:
Should there be repolling at stations where there has been both -capturing ?
Arguments:
I. Yes, What else do you think?
II. No, it is a wastage of resources.

I is not strong because it is a stupid argument. In fact, no reason is being given at all. II is not strong because ''wastage of resources'' cannot be arrived at absolutely; it must be seen in a context.