Home » Logical Reasoning » Statement and Argument

Statement: Should agriculture in rural India be mechanized? Arguments: Yes. It would lead to higher production. No. Many villagers would be left unemployed.

Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Both I and II are strong

Correct Answer: Only argument I is strong

Explanation:

Clearly, mechanization would speed up the work and increase the production. So, argument I is strong enough. Argument II is vague because mechanization will only eliminate wasteful employment, not create unemployment.

← Previous Question Next Question→

More Questions from Statement and Argument

Statement: Should there be concentration of foreign investment in only few states? Arguments: No. It is against the policy of overall development of the country. Yes. A large number of states lack infrastructure to attract foreign investment.
Statement: Should the oil companies be allowed to fix the price of petroleum products depending on market conditions? Arguments: Yes. This is the only way to make the oil companies commercially viable. No. This will put additional burden on the retail prices of essential commodities and will cause a lot of hardships to the masses.
Statement: Should the education at all levels be offered only in vernacular medium? Arguments: Yes. This is the only way to enhance performance of the students. No. This will severely affect acquiring knowledge for want of good text books in vernacular medium.
Statement: Should there be only one rate of interest for term deposits of varying durations in banks? Arguments: No. People will refrain from keeping money for longer duration resulting into reduction of liquidity level of banks. Yes. This will be much simple for the common people and they may be encouraged to keep more money in banks.
Statement: Should all news be controlled by Government in a democracy? Arguments: Yes. Variety of news only confuses people. No. Controlled news loses credibility.
Statement: Should taxes on colour television be further increased? Arguments: Yes, Colour television is a luxury item and only rich people buy them. No, Televisions are bought by the poor too.
Statement: Should the educated unemployed youth be paid "unemployment allowance" by the Government? Arguments: Yes. It will provide them some monetary help to either seek employment or to kick-start some 'self-employment' venture. No. It will dampen their urge to do something to earn their livelihood and thus promote idleness among the unemployed youth.
Statement: Should higher education be restricted to only those who can bear the expenditure? Arguments: Yes. Higher education is very costly; hence it should not be given free. No. There are a large number of brilliant students who cannot afford to pay and they should be given higher education.
Statement: Should those who receive dowry, despite the law prohibiting it, be punished? Arguments: Yes. Those who violate the law must be punished. No. Dowry system is firmly rooted in the society since time immemorial.
Statement: Is the Government justified in spending so much on defence? Arguments: Yes. Safety of the country is of prime importance. No. During peace, this money could be used for the development of the country.

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!

Join Discussion