Statement and Argument


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.

  1. Statement:
    Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. They must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honors, facilities and all.
    II. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities.











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    Clearly, every person must be free to work wherever he wants and no compulsion should be made to confine one to one's own country. So, argument I is vague. However, talented scientists can be of great benefit to the nation and some alternatives as special incentives or better prospects may be made available to them to retain them within their motherland.

    Correct Option: A

    Clearly, every person must be free to work wherever he wants and no compulsion should be made to confine one to one's own country. So, argument I is vague. However, talented scientists can be of great benefit to the nation and some alternatives as special incentives or better prospects may be made available to them to retain them within their motherland. So. argument II also does not hold.


  1. Statement:
    Is paying ransom or agreeing to the conditions of kidnappers of political figures, a proper course of action ?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. the victims must be saved at all cost.
    II. No. It encourages the kidnappers to continue their sinister activities.











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    Both the argument are strong enough. The condition have to be agreed to, in order to save the life of the victims, though actually tey ought not to be agreed to, as they encourage the sinister activities of the kidnappers.

    Correct Option: E

    Both the argument are strong enough. The condition have to be agreed to, in order to save the life of the victims, though actually tey ought not to be agreed to, as they encourage the sinister activities of the kidnappers.



  1. Statement:
    Should higher education be restricted to only those who can bear the expenditure?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes. Higher education is very costly, hence it should not be given free.
    II. No. There are a large number of brilliant students who cannot afford to pay and they should be given higher education.











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    For the all - round progress of the nation, all the students, especially the talented and intelligent ones, must avail of higher education, even if the government has to pay for it.

    Correct Option: B

    For the all - round progress of the nation, all the students, especially the talented and intelligent ones, must avail of higher education, even if the government has to pay for it, So, only argument II holds.


  1. Statement:
    Should the tuition fees in all postgraduate courses be hiked considerably?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes, This will bring in some sense of seriousness among the students and will improve the quality.
    II. No. This will force the meritorious poor students to stay away from post-graduate courses.











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    Clearly, 15 year old vehicles are not Euro-compliant and hence cause much more pollution than the recent ones. Argument II is vague since owners of these vehicles need not shift themselves. They might sell off their vehicles and buy new ones - a small price which every citizen can afford for a healthy environment.

    Correct Option: A

    Clearly, 15 year old vehicles are not Euro-compliant and hence cause much more pollution than the recent ones. So, argument I holds. Argument II is vague since owners of these vehicles need not shift themselves. They might sell off their vehicles and buy new ones - a small price which every citizen can afford for a healthy environment.