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.

  1. Statement:
    Should surcharge imposed on companies in India be waived off ?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes, the surcharge imposed on companies in India, is more in amount in comparison to foreign countries like USA, Japan etc.
    II. Yes, the amount earned though surcharge is very less.











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    I is weak because needs and circumstances of India might be different from those of USA and Japan. II is not a right way of arguing. Hence, II is also weak.

    Correct Option: D

    I is weak because needs and circumstances of India might be different from those of USA and Japan. II is not a right way of arguing. Hence, II is also weak.


  1. Statement:
    Should religious leave given to Central employees be reduced in India?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes, religious leave has a lion's share in the total leave (more than 150 days) given to the age -old problem of huge pending work of Central employees.
    II. No, India is a secular country.











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    In order to reduce the pending work it is the need of the hour to reduce the leave. Hence I is strong . But II is a weak argument because it is based on vague reason.

    Correct Option: A

    In order to reduce the pending work it is the need of the hour to reduce the leave. Hence I is strong . But II is a weak argument because it is based on vague reason.



  1. Statement:
    Should evidence of witnesses staying in foreign countries recorded by trial courts through video conferencing be legalized?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes, this will reduce the problem of witnesses regarding unnecessary traveling.
    II. No, a system initiated by our forefathers must not be changed at all.











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    Both I and II are not strong. I is weak because it cares for witnesses but does not focus on the core issue -the impact of the move on our legal system . II is also weak because it assumes that change is something undesirable. Which is not necessary.

    Correct Option: D

    Both I and II are not strong. I is weak because it cares for witnesses but does not focus on the core issue -the impact of the move on our legal system . II is also weak because it assumes that change is something undesirable. Which is not necessary.


  1. Statement:
    Should non- operational airports in India be closed down ?
    Arguments:
    I. Yes, a lot of money goes in vain in order to maintain these airports.
    II. No, what will those people involved in the maintenance of these airports do?











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    I is strong because it is not desirable to spend money on non-operational airports. II is a weak argument because it does not pinpoint the corer issue and is a wrong way of arguing.

    Correct Option: A

    I is strong because it is not desirable to spend money on non-operational airports. II is a weak argument because it does not pinpoint the corer issue and is a wrong way of arguing.



  1. Statement:
    Should creation of infrastructure for sports be emphasised in India?
    Arguments:
    I. No, it will be futile to invest money because our sportsperson always dishearten our people and fail to show their miracles on the international arena on several occasions.
    II. Yes, despite being a country 100 crores, our performance in sports in international arena is very dismal; we are in dire need to foster new sports culture.











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    I is weak because poor performance is all the more reason for developing infrastructure, as is clear from II. II is strong because it highlights the necessity of creation of infrastructure.

    Correct Option: B

    I is weak because poor performance is all the more reason for developing infrastructure, as is clear from II. II is strong because it highlights the necessity of creation of infrastructure.