Statement and Arguments Questions

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Consider the given statement and decide which of the following argument (s) is/are strong.

 

Statement : Should CBDT abolish income tax in India?

 

Argument 1: Yes, it is an unnecessary burden on the wage earners in India.

 

Argument 2: No, it is a good source of revenue for Indian Government.

 

A) Only argument 1 is strong B) Both arguments 1 and 2 are strong
C) Neither argument 1 nor 2 is strong D) Only argument 2 is strong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Only argument 2 is strong

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In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.

 

Statement : Should sale of alcohol near highways be banned?

Argument I : No, people should have freedom to decide as it is their fundamental right.
Argument II : Yes, 90% of road accidents involve drivers who are under influence of alcohol.

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.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) if both I and II are strong.

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In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.


Statement : Should one year of army training be compulsory for all Indian citizens?


Argument I : No, the costs of training will be prohibitive and one year of labour will be lost.
Argument II : Yes, army training helps make better citizens.

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.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) if only argument I is strong.

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Read the following question and decide which of the given arguments is/are strong.

 

Question : Should CBSE introduce the retention system till Class 10?

 

Argument 1 : The foundations laid in lower classes are important for higher education.


Argument 2 : It is boring for a student to repeat the same class again.

 

A) only arguments 2 is strong. B) Both arguments 1 and 2 are strong.
C) Neither arguments 1 nor 2 is strong D) only argument 1 is strong.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) only argument 1 is strong.

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