Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Statement
Is death perfect cure to the physical sufferings?
Argument
I. Yes,when nothing is left,how can there be ailment.
II. No,deep physical suffering reach the spirit and must be continuing in same intensity after death.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
Neither Argument I nor II holds strong both have lack logic.
- 2. Statement
Are the fabulous prices demanded by the art dealers for the originals paintings of old masters justified?
Argument
I. Yes, those are unattainable antique pieces of art hence, the price for the collection of art is justified.
II. No,modern painter can paint as well, if not better then them and for much less price.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Fabulous prices for old master pieces are demanded because of their originality and innovative hard effects.
- 3. Statement
Does synonym mean exactly the same?
Argument
I. Yes, a rich language has many words for same expression.
II. No,,each so called synonym is different from other word and if used in its place, it changes the meaning slightly.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Synonyms do not have the exact meaning of the given word but it is nearest to the meaning of the word.
- 4. Statement
Is murder better then committing suicide?
Argument
I. Yes, getting those who are responsible for problem .out of way, is better than sacrificing.
II. No, taking somebody's life or one's own life can never be right and there is always a third course to be taken.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Argument II is strong
Explanation:
One should not become himself a criminal by murdering others so as to wipe out person responsible for problem.
- 5. Statement
Do Scientists believe in religions?
Argument
I. Yes,because Science as a profession does not come in the way of faith.
II. No, because religions and Science don't go together.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong
Explanation:
Profession and religion are altogether different.Hence,only Argument I is strong.
- 6. Statement
Should strikes in the field of education be banned?
Argument
I. Yes,it is against professional ethics.
II.Yes,it affects the students adversely.
Options- A. if only Argument I is strong
- B. if only Argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if both I and II are strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if both I and II are strong
Explanation:
Strikes are against the professional ethics,alis affect the students adversely
- 7. Statement:
Subsidy on higher education should be reduced as soon as possible.
Arguments :
I.No for many people higher education well go beyond access.
II.Yes; for our country primary education is more important than higher education as large number of people are still illiterate.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong.
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong;and Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong
Explanation:
I is strong. in fact, higher education would lose its meaning if it becomes universal, at least in the present scenario where unemployment prevai!s. we rather need to give thrust to vocational education. II is strong. it is true that if the subsidy amount being wasted on higher education is diverted to primary education,we shall be more in tune with development
- 8. Statement: Dividing states into smaller districts would be beneficial for the country.
Arguments:
I.Yes, that would help to grip the situation with more integrated administrative structures.
II. No, this would unnecessarily increase the expenses on administration
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong. Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument II is strong
Explanation:
Argument I is not strong because correct administrative status or performance may control even big states properly. But argument II has its obvious explanation as the cost is going to increase anyway if we set up new offices,recruit new personnel etc.,
- 9. Statement: Should there be an entrance test for taking admission in graduation in Delhi University?
Arguments:
I.Yes, good students will get admission.
II. No, most of them of them will not get admission.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong Discuss
Correct Answer: if only argument I is strong
Explanation:
If an institution has to improve its academic performance,it has to take the good students ignoring the masses.
- 10. Statement:
Should sex education be made a part of syllabus in schools?
Arguments:
I. Yes, sex will not be considered taboo.
II. No, it would increase wrong-doers since they are not so mature.
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
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong
Explanation:
A is a weak arguments. What is wrong if sex is considered taboo ? The argument fails to go into reasons . B is not strong because it undermines the capacity of sex education itself.
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