Statement and Argument Questions Practice Question and Answer
8 Q:Directions: - Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument.
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( a ) if only argument I is strong.
( b ) if only argument II is strong.
( c ) if either I or ll is strong.
( d ) if neither I nor Il is strong.
( e ) if both argument I and II are strong.
Statement:
Should all foreign films be banned in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values.
II. No, foreign films are of a high artistic standard.
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5e8c869f4230c86ad575564dGive answer
( a ) if only argument I is strong.
( b ) if only argument II is strong.
( c ) if either I or ll is strong.
( d ) if neither I nor Il is strong.
( e ) if both argument I and II are strong.
Should all foreign films be banned in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, they depict an alien culture which adversely affects our values.
II. No, foreign films are of a high artistic standard.
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Answer : 4. "D"
Q: Statement:
Should there be a cap on 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.
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Answer : 3. "E"
Q:Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer
( 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.
( e ) if both argument I and II are strong.
Statement:
Should luxury hotels be banned in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, they are places from where international criminals operate.
II. No, affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.
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5ee341242bf4c404464a4928Give answer
( 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.
( e ) if both argument I and II are strong.
Should luxury hotels be banned in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, they are places from where international criminals operate.
II. No, affluent foreign tourists will have no place to stay.
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Answer : 2. "b"
Q: Statement:
Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be 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.
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Answer : 1. "A"
Q:In question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a ‘strong’ argument and which is a ‘weak’ argument.
Give answer
(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.
(e) if both argument I and II are strong.
Statement: Should India engage into a dialogue with neighbouring countries to stop cross border tension?
Arguments
I. Yes, this is the only way to reduce the cross border terrorism and stop loss of innocent lives.
II. No, neighbouring countries cannot be relied upon in such matters, they may still engage in subversive
Activities.
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5e3ba9b8791f164649530000Give answer
(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.
(e) if both argument I and II are strong.
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Answer : 1. "A"
Q: Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer
( 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.
( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.
Statement:
Should colleges be given the status of a university in India?
Arguments
I. Yes, colleges are in a better position to assess the student's performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid.
II. No, it is utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges.
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Answer : 3. "E"
Q: Statement:
Should family planning be made compulsory in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, looking to the miser able conditions in India there is no other go.
II. No, in India there are people of various religions and family planning is against the tenet of some of the religions.
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Answer : 4. "E"
Q: Statement:
Should words like 'Smoking is injurious to health' essentially appear on cigarette packs?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is a sort of brain wash to make the smokers realize that they are inhaling poisonous stuff.
II. No, It hampers the enjoyment of smoking
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