Statement and Argument problems
- 1. Statement
Should religion be taught in our schools?
Arguments
I. No, ours is secular state.
II. Yes, teaching religion helps inculcate moral values among children.
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:
The first argument is not related directly to the statement. But second argument that teaching religion helps to inculcate moral value among children is strong. Hence the Argument II is strong.
- 2. Statement
Will the cauveri river water dispute be settled down at last?
Arguments
I. Yes the politicians of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will come to some satisfactory political settlement.
II. No, both the states have their own interests, hence the dispute will be prolonged.
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:
None of the argument is strong because both the argument are based on hypothetical facts.
- 3. Statement
Does president rule in state improve law ans order in the disturbed areas?
Arguments
I. Yes, the Chief Minister does not know how to cope with the deteriorating conditions of law and order.
II. President rule is better then rule by State Government.
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:
Both the arguments are weak. Argument I is weak as it is totally hypothetical. Argument II is irrelevant.
- 4. Statement
Can the young enjoy the old movies?
Arguments
I. Yes, the movies of these days have no proper story.
II. No, the old movies lack the glamour and fastness of modern movies.
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:
Both the arguments are weak.
- 5. Statement
Should adulteration in food staff be considered serious crime.
Arguments
I. Yes, the stuff may cause ill health and sometimes result in the death of the poor victims.
II. No, the thing that are mixed with food stuff are not really poisonous.
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:
Argument I is strong because adulteration may cause ill health and death of poor victims.
- 6. Statement
Should private sector be permitted to operate telephone services?
Arguments
I. Yes, they are operating in advanced western countries.
II. No, it is risky to put them in private hands.
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:
None of the argument is strong. Argument I is weak because if it is operating successfully in Western Countries, it may not necessarily succeed in India i.e., based on example. Argument II is irrelevant.
- 7. Statement
Should political parties be banned?
Arguments
I. Yes, it is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
II. No, it will lead to an end of democracy.
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:
Only Argument II is strong because ban on political parties will definitely lead to an end of democracy.
- 8. Statement
Should coal engines be replaced by electric engines in trains?
Arguments
I. Yes, coal engines cause a lot of pollution.
II. No, India does not produce enough electricity to fulfil even the domestic needs.
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:
Explanation:
Both the arguments are logical and directly related to the statement and hence, are strong arguments.
- 9. Statement
Do discussions lead to solutions of disputes?
Arguments
I. Yes, all the pros and cons are weighted in their proper perspectives and the right solutions is reached.
II. No, no one is really convinced.
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:
Argument I is strong as it provides a clear logic and is directly related to statement. Argument II is without logic and hence, is a weak argument.
- 10. Statement
Is the verdict of a judge always just and the right one?
Arguments
I. Yes, the judges are very learned and intelligent.
II. No, tricky lawyer and the false evidence often twist the case and mislead the judge.
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:
Verdict of judge depends on evidences and pleading of advocate, hence Argument I is weak. Argument II is strong as false evidence can mislead the judge.
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