Statement and Argument Difficult 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 people be allowed to keep traditional arms while on a long train journey?
Arguments:
I. Yes. This will reduce the cases of train dacoities and other activities such as snatching chains or ornaments.
II. No. This will create inconvenience to the passengers and aggravate the law and order situation.

I is strong in view of self-defence of the passengers. II is obviously a strong argument. Free flow traditional arms in people 's hand may lead to violence.

Correct Option: E

I is strong in view of self-defence of the passengers. II is obviously a strong argument. Free flow traditional arms in people 's hand may lead to violence.

Statement:
Should there be a re-election in case the winner 's candidature is cancelled?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the winner represents the choice of the major portion of voters, and if his candidature is cancelled there must be a re-election to maintain the democratic ethos.
II. No, it will be an injustice towards the person who stood second in the election.

I is strong because democratic value can't be ignored. II is a weak argument. Because it is ambiguous.

Correct Option: A

I is strong because democratic value can't be ignored. II is a weak argument. Because it is ambiguous.

Statement:
Should there be a law in India to allow mutual transfer of convicts between India and other countries?
Arguments:
I. Yes, the move will help in giving appropriate punishment to the criminal according to the law of the country which has registered accusation against him.
II. Yes, this will hinder the criminals form taking shelter in those countries from where they can't be entrusted to the police of that country where they have committed crime.

Both I and II are strong . Both I and II will help in ensuring smooth functioning of the law-and -order situation.

Correct Option: E

Both I and II are strong . Both I and II will help in ensuring smooth functioning of the law-and -order situation.

Statement:
Should sex determination thought ultrasound and female fortitude be made a non- bailable offense?
Arguments:
I. Yes. It must be done instantly.
II. No. Let people enjoy their right of freedom.

Both I and II are weak arguments because the supporting facts to stress 'yes' or 'no' are not up to the mark. They do not concentrate upon the real points in the question.

Correct Option: D

Both I and II are weak arguments because the supporting facts to stress 'yes' or 'no' are not up to the mark. They do not concentrate upon the real points in the question.

Statement:
Should all the universities be allowed for educational FM radio?
Arguments:
I. No, the move will harm the outstanding objectives of the universities because the universities might tend to use the facility for commercial purposes.
II. Yes, the move will reduce the gap of information between urban and rural areas. Besides, it will enable more people have access to education.

See the word 'might' in argument I. We know 'might' is used for lesser possibilities. How can we restrict a move on the basis such remotely possible weaknesses.
Hence I is weak.II is obviously a strong argument.