Statement and Argument


Direction: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to distinguish between a 'strong'argument and a 'weak' argument. A ' strong' argument must be both important and directly related to the question. A 'weak' argument may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspect of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is 'strong' and which is 'weak'.

  1. Statement
    Should the major part of school examinations be made objective type?
    Arguments
    I. No, objective type examination does not test students ability to express.
    II. Yes, this is the best method of assessing one's ability and knowledge.











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    Argument I is strong as the ability to express gives groundness to one's education. Argument II is weak because to call a method 'the best' without giving any reason is simplistic assertion.

    Correct Option: A

    Argument I is strong as the ability to express gives groundness to one's education. Argument II is weak because to call a method 'the best' without giving any reason is simplistic assertion.


  1. Statement
    Should all the factories in the cities be shifted to the outskirts, far away from the main city?
    Arguments
    I. Yes, this is an essential Step for controlling pollution in the city.
    II. No, such a Step will lead to lot of inconvenience to the employees of the factories and their families as well.











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    Argument I is strong because pollution control is highly desirable. Argument II is weak.

    Correct Option: A

    Argument I is strong because pollution control is highly desirable. Argument II is weak.



  1. Statement
    Should the practice of rewarding high scores be stopped to handle frustration among the moderate scorers?
    Arguments
    I. No , it is necessary to motivate the high scorers and reward is one of the best way of motivating.
    II. Yes, too much appreciation for high scores affects the moderate students adversely at times leading to extreme situations.











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    Argument I is strong as motivation is desirable action. Argument II is weak as it is superfluous. It is simply restating the question.

    Correct Option: A

    Argument I is strong as motivation is desirable action. Argument II is weak as it is superfluous. It is simply restating the question.


  1. Statement
    Should there be a total ban on use of plastic bags?
    Arguments
    I. No, instead the thickness of plastic bags, which can be used without much damage to the environment, should be specified.
    II. Yes, use of plastic bags causes various problem like water pollution and water logging and hence, it is necessary to ban it.











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    Argument I is strong as it takes a wise, reconciliatory approach to the problem. Argument II is also strong as water pollution, etc. may severally harm mankind.

    Correct Option: E

    Argument I is strong as it takes a wise, reconciliatory approach to the problem. Argument II is also strong as water pollution, etc. may severally harm mankind.



  1. Statement
    Should English be the medium of instruction for higher education in India?
    Arguments
    I. Yes, even in advanced countries like UK and USA, the medium of instruction is English for higher education?
    II. Yes, English is much widely spoken language in the world today.











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    Anything successful in other countries may not succeed in India. However, since English is much widely spoken language in the world today and hence, should be adopted is strong idea. Hence, Argument II is the strong argument.

    Correct Option: B

    Anything successful in other countries may not succeed in India. However, since English is much widely spoken language in the world today and hence, should be adopted is strong idea. Hence, Argument II is the strong argument.