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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.

Statements: Should there be a cap on the maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency?

Arguments: I. Yes. This will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote.

                  II. No. In a democracy, any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions.

Answer:

Explanation:

Clearly, if there were less candidates, the voters would find it easy to make a choice. So, the argument I hold. Also, every person satisfying the conditions laid down by the Constitution must be given an opportunity and should not be denied the same just to cut down the number of candidates. so, argument II also holds strong.

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.

 Statement: Should children be legally made responsible to take care o'f their parents during their old age?

Arguments: I. Yes. Such matter can only be solved by legal means.

                  II. Yes. Only this will bring some relief to poor parents.

Answer:

Explanation:

Taking care of the parents is a moral duty of the children and cannot be thrust upon them legally, nor such a compulsion can ensure good care of the old people. So, none of the arguments holds strong.

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.

Statement: Should India have no military force at all? 

Arguments: I. No. Other countries in the world do not believe in non-violence.

                  II. Yes. Many Indians believe in non-violence.

Answer:

Explanation:

Clearly, India needs to have military force to defend itself against the threat of other military powers in the world. so, none of the arguments holds strong.

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-India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?

Arguments : I. Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports. II. No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.

Answer:

Explanation:

clearly, India can export only the surplus and that which can be saved after fulfilling its own needs, to pay for its imports encouragement to export cannot lead to shortages as it shall provide the resources for imports. So, the only argument I holds.

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.

 Statement : should India create a huge oil reserve like some western countries to face difficult situations in future ?

Argument : I. No, There is no need to block huge amount of foreign exchange and keep the money idle.

II. Yes, This will help India with stand shocks of sudden rise in oil prices due to unforeseen circumstances.

Answer:

Explanation:

Oil, being an essential commodity, our country must keep it in reserve. So, the argument I is vague, while argument II holds as it provides a substantial reason for the same.

• Statements And Arguments - General questions