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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 railways in India be privatized in a phased manner like other public sector enterprises?

Arguments: I. Yes. This is the only way to bring in competitiveness and provide better services to the public.

                  II.  No. This will pose a threat to the national security of our country as multinationals will enter into the fray.

Answer:

Explanation:

Privatization would no doubt lead to better services. But saying that this is the 'only way' is wrong. So, argument I does not hold. Argument II also seems to be vague.

The following question consist 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 all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on a sample basis before giving licence for sale to the general public in India ?

Arguments: I. Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary. 

               II. No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented.

Answer:

Explanation:

Clearly, the health of the citizens is an issue of major concern for the Government. So, a product like drugs must be first studied and tested in the Indian context before giving licence for its sale. So, the only argument I 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.

 Statements: Is buying things on instalments profitable to the customer?

Arguments: I. Yes. He has to pay less.

                 II. No. Paying instalments upsets the family budget.

Answer:

Explanation:

In buying things on instalments, a customer has to pay more as the interest is also included. So, an argument I do not hold. Moreover, one who buys an item on instalments maintains his future budget accordingly as he is well acquainted with when and how much he has to pay beforehand. So, argument II is also not valid.

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 there be an upper age limit of 65 years for contesting Parliamentary/ Legislative Assembly elections?

Arguments: I. Yes. Generally, people above the age of 65 lose their dynamism and willpower.

II. No. The life span is so increased that people remain physically and mentally active even up to the age of 80.

Answer:

Explanation:

The age of a person is no criterion for judging his mental capabilities and administrative qualities. So, none of the arguments holds 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.

Statements: Should India support all the international policies of the United States of America?

Arguments: I. No. Many other powerful countries do not support the same.

II. Yes. This is the only way to gain access to USA developmental funds.

Answer:

Explanation:

Our country cannot support USA's policies blindly without analysis, just to gain monetary help. Also, we should not withdraw our support without considering the policies, just because some other nations have done so. So, none of the arguments holds strong.

• Statements And Arguments - General questions