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• Statements And Arguments - General questions

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 opinion polls predict the outcome of elections before the elections are banned in India?

Arguments :  I. Yes. This may affect the voters mind and may affect the outcome. II. No. Such polls are conducted all over the world.

Answer:

Explanation:

The opinion polls may influence the thinking of an individual and thus divert his mind from his original choice. So, the argument I hold strong. Further, blindly imitating a policy followed by other countries, holds no relevance. 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.

 Statements : Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India ?

Arguments: I. Yes. They must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities and all.

                    II. No. We have enough talent, let them stay where they want.

Answer:

Explanation:

clearly, every person must be free to work wherever he wants and no compulsion should be made to confine one to one's own country. So, the argument I is vague. However, talented scientists can be of great benefit to the nation and some alternatives as special incentives or better aspects may be made available to them to retain them within their motherland. So, argument II also does not hold.

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 our country extend generous behaviour and goodwill to our erring and nagging neighbours?

Arguments: I. Yes. Goodwill also pays dividends.

II. No. Our generous behaviour and goodwill will be considered our weakness

Answer:

Explanation:

Clearly, a good behaviour may at some point of time lead to mutual discussions and peaceful settlement of issues in the long run. So, the argument I hold strong. However, such behaviour may be mistaken for our weakness and it would be difficult to continue with it if the other country doesn't stop its sinister activities' Hence, II also holds.

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 all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector?

Arguments: I. No. The private sector entities are not equipped to handle such projects.

II. Yes. Such projects are handled by the private sector in developed countries.

Answer:

Explanation:

Clearly, such projects if handed over to the private sector shall be given to a competent authority. So, the argument I is vague. Also, imitating a policy on the basis that it worked out successfully in other countries, holds no relevance. Thus, argument II also does not hold strong.

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 those who receive dowry, despite the law prohibiting it, be punished?

Arguments: I. Yes. Those who violated the law, must be punished.

II. No. The Dowry system is firmly rooted in society since time immemorial.

Answer:

Explanation:

Clearly, laws are made to ensure that no person pursues the practice. So, persons who violate the laws need to be punished. Thus, the argument I holds. A wrong practice, no matter how firmly rooted, needs to be ended. So, argument II is vague. 

• Statements And Arguments - General questions