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  • In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should one year of army training be compulsory for all Indian citizens? Argument I : No, the costs of training will be prohibitive and one year of labour will be lost. Argument II : Yes, army training helps make better citizens.


  • Options
  • A. if only argument I is strong.
  • B. if only argument II is strong.
  • C. if both I and II are strong.
  • D. if neither I nor II is strong.

  • Correct Answer
  • if only argument I is strong. 

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    • 1. Given is a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. Consider the statement and the arguments and decide which of the arguments is strong. Statement: Is the choice of junk food a better option to create interest in eating in children? Arguments: I. Yes, the best way to create interest is to give the food a child likes. II. No. junk food is the reason behind obesity, heart diseases, diabetes and other health problems and it is important to induce healthy eating habits in children.

    • Options
    • A. Only argument II is strong.
    • B. Both arguments I and II are strong.
    • C. Neither argument I nor H is strong.
    • D. Only argument I is strong.
    • Discuss
    • 2. Read the statement below followed by two arguments. Statement: Should there be strict laws for maintaining ponds and lakes? Arguments: I. Yes, it will naturally maintain the water level for generations to come. It affects the migration of birds too. II. No, it comes in the way of modern urban development and growth. Which argument(s) of the below is/are strong in the context of the statement?

    • Options
    • A. Only argument I is strong
    • B. Neither argument I nor II is strong
    • C. Only argument II is strong
    • D. Both arguments I and II are strong
    • Discuss
    • 3. A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement. Statement: From tender age children must be trained to do household chores. Arguments: I. Yes, it will make them grow responsible for their work. II. No, it is enough that we send them to school as they learn everything there.

    • Options
    • A. Neither I nor II is strong.
    • B. Only argument I is strong.
    • C. Only argument II is strong.
    • D. Both I and II are strong.
    • Discuss
    • 4. Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I & II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument. Statement: Is global warming a real threat? Arguments : I. Yes, it is a threat leading to the consequences of sea level rise, extreme heat, heightened wildfire risk, and drought and other water supply issues. II. No, Global warming is a misconception created by some people.

    • Options
    • A. Only argument II is strong
    • B. Neither I nor II is strong and
    • C. Only argument I is strong
    • D. Both I and II are strong.
    • Discuss
    • 5. A statement is followed by two arguments. Decide which of the arguments is/are strong with respect to the statement. Statement: Should too much revealing dress be banned? Argument: 1. Yes, it disturbs the people and create abuse. 2. No, wearing cloths of their choice is the fundamental right of the individual

    • Options
    • A. Neither argument l and 2 is strong
    • B. Only argument 1 is strong
    • C. Only argument 2 is strong
    • D. Either argument 1 or 2 is strong
    • Discuss
    • 6. In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should street lights be switched off after midnight? Argument I : No, statistics show that crime and accidents increase if street lights are switched off. Argument II : Yes, few vehicles ply after midnight, expensive electricity will be wasted.

    • Options
    • A. if only argument I is strong.
    • B. if only argument II is strong.
    • C. if both I and II are strong.
    • D. if neither I nor II is strong.
    • Discuss
    • 7. In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should Chinese crackers be banned? Argument I : No, China will be hurt by this decision. Argument II : Yes, crackers kill insects.

    • Options
    • A. if only argument I is strong.
    • B. if only argument II is strong.
    • C. if both I and II are strong.
    • D. if neither I nor II is strong.
    • Discuss
    • 8. In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should songs be eliminated from Indian movies. Argument I : Yes, Hollywood movies are hit despite having no songs. Argument II : No, songs help increase length of the movie.

    • Options
    • A. if only argument I is strong.
    • B. if only argument II is strong.
    • C. if both I and II are strong.
    • D. if neither I nor II is strong.
    • Discuss
    • 9. In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should mango export be banned to bring down domestic prices? Argument I : Yes, environmentalists and dieticians too encourage eating only local fruits. Argument II : No, exports bring in valuable foreign currency.

    • Options
    • A. if only argument I is strong.
    • B. if only argument II is strong.
    • C. if both I and II are strong.
    • D. if neither I nor II is strong.
    • Discuss
    • 10. In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument. Statement : Should zoos be closed down? Argument I : Yes, imprisoning animals is a crime. Argument II : No, it is fine if some animals are kept in captivity for sake of entertainment.

    • Options
    • A. if only argument I is strong.
    • B. if only argument II is strong.
    • C. if both I and II are strong.
    • D. if neither I nor II is strong.
    • Discuss


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