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 corruption-free services from the bureaucrats be made a fundamental right for the citizens of India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the move will eliminate corruption from the bureaucracy and bring happiness to the citizen.
II. No, this will give a free hand to citizens to intervene in the work of bureaucracy and discourage the bureaucrats.

if only argument I is strong

Correct Option: A

if only argument I is strong

Statement:
Should there be a licence regime for internet services and e-commerce?
I. Yes, this will check fraud and malpractices.
II. No, any such type of step will impede progress of internet services and e-commerce in the era of globalisation and liberalisation.

I is strong because law and order must be given priority. II is also strong. One has to go through various hassles for obtaining licenses, which will definitely affect adversely on the growth of these services.

Correct Option: E

Statement:
Would the resumption of cricketing ties contribute to normalisation of Indo-Pak relation?
Arguments:
I. No, normalisation of Indo-Pak relation needs bipartite dialogue to sort out debatable problems.
II. Yes, music , sports etc bring harmony among peoples and it is a well-known fact that sport will definitely help ensure normalization of relations.

International sporting events were originally conceived as a promoted of peace and harmony. Hence II is strong. I is not strong because it diverts the question form ''cricketing ties'' to ''bipartite dialogue.''.

Correct Option: B

Statement:
Should private Investors be allowed to invest in defence production?
Arguments:
I. Yes. We should stress on quality. If private investors are allowed to invest in defence production, a competition for good quality will arise among them. This will help us to harness our defence sector whit ammunitions of good quality.
II. No. It will be better to keep our defence sector under veil, otherwise it will create threat to the integrity of the nation.

I is strong argument. It will definitely help to improve the quality of defence goods, because competition always helps to improve quality at lesser expenses. II is strong because the nation's integrity cannot be compromised.

Correct Option: E

Direction: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two argument's numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the argument is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement:
Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It would lead to higher production.
II. No. Many villagers would be left unemployed.

Clearly, mechanization would speed up the work and increase the production.

Correct Option: A

Clearly, mechanization would speed up the work and increase the production. So, argument I is strong enough. Argument II is vague because mechanization will only eliminate wasteful employment not create unemployment.