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 the monthly quota for liquor be raised by the Ministry of Defence?
Arguments:
I. Yes, troops will do anything if they are promised two things-liquor and leave.
II. No, consumption of too much alcohol is a medical nightmare and leads to dependency.

Argument I does not follow because it does not tell any thing about the quantity of liquor. Argument II is strong because it goes into reason and points out the negative effect of excess liquor.

Correct Option: B

Argument I does not follow because it does not tell any thing about the quantity of liquor. Argument II is strong because it goes into reason and points out the negative effect of excess liquor.

Statement:
Should the Knowledge of computers be made essential for employment in offices?
Arguments:
I. Yes, computers are state-of-the -art devices.
II. No, works in office are yet to get fully computerised.

I is not strong: the reason for the desirability of something is not its ''newness'', but its use. II is strong because it tells us that such a compulsion is not going to benefit us in any big way.

Correct Option: B

I is not strong: the reason for the desirability of something is not its ''newness'', but its use. II is strong because it tells us that such a compulsion is not going to benefit us in any big way.

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.

Correct Option: D

Statement:
Should there be punishment in Indian for those who have more than two child?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It is very much desirable because there is no other way to control population growth, which is hampering the development of the country on every front.
II. Yes. If we want to a developed country like China, we should follow it.

I is weak because of the words ''no other way''. II is weak because it ignores the internal factors and circumstances of the country.

Correct Option: D

I is weak because of the words ''no other way''. II is weak because it ignores the internal factors and circumstances of the country.

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.