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• Statements And Arguments - General questions

The following question consist of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

 Statement: Should the railways immediately stop issuing free passes to all its employees?

Arguments: I. No. The employees have the right to travel freely. 

                 II. Yes. This will help railways to provide better facilities.

Answer:

Explanation:

The free passes given to railway employees is a privilege for them, not their right. So, the argument I do not hold. Argument II seems to be vague.

The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should the prestigious people who have committed crimes unknowingly, be met with special treatment?

Arguments: I. Yes. The prestigious people do not commit crimes intentionally. 

                 II. No. It is our policy that everybody is equal before the law

Answer:

Explanation:

The Constitution of India has laid down the doctrine of 'equality before the law'. So,  argument II holds strong. Also, we cannot judge the intentions of a person behind committing a crime. So, the argument I is vague

The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Statement: Should there be uniforms for students in the colleges in India as in the schools?

Arguments: I. Yes. This will improve the ambience of the colleges as all the students will be decently dressed.

                 II. No. The college students should not be regimented and they should be left to choose their clothes for coming to college.

Answer:

Explanation:

Clearly, after being in strict discipline and following a formal dress code of the school for so many years, the students must be granted some liberty in college life, as they have to take on the responsibilities of life, next. Besides, schools adopt uniforms to take care of the security of the child - an aspect which doesn't matter much in the colleges. So, argument II holds strong. Also, environment of the college depends on the student's dedication and etiquette and not on their uniforms. So, the argument I is vague.

The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

 Statement: Should Government close down loss-making public sector enterprises?

Arguments: I. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earnings, what would they do?

                 II Yes. In a competitive world, the rule is 'survival of the fittest.

Answer:

Explanation:

Closing down public sector enterprises will definitely throw the engaged persons out of employment. So, the argument I hold. AIso, closing down is no solution for a loss-making enterprise. Rather, its causes of failure should be studied and analyzed and the essential reforms implemented. Even if this does not work out, the enterprise may be privatized. So, argument II is vague'

The following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

 Statement: Should there be a complete ban on use of all types of chemical pesticides in India? 

Arguments:  I. No. The pests will destroy all the crops and the farmers will have nothing to harvest.

                   II. Yes. The chemical pesticides used in agriculture pollute the water underground and this has become a serious health hazard.

Answer:

Explanation:

Clearly, pesticides are meant to prevent crops from harmful pests. But at the same time, they get washed away with water and contaminate the groundwater. Thus, both arguments hold strong.

• Statements And Arguments - General questions