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 persons convicted of criminal offenses in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?

Arguments 

I. No, such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country. 

II. Yes, it is democracy let people decide whom to vote. 

Here a statement is followed by two arguments 1 and 2. You have to decide which argument is a 'strong argument' and which is a 'weak argument'. Give Answer –

Statement: Should student union elections be banned in universities?

Argument 

1. Yes, it will be helpful in creating an academic environment in the universities.

2. No, we will not get any politicians in future.

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 a total ban be put on trapping wild animals?
 Arguments:
 I. Yes, trappers are making a lot of money.
 II. No, bans on hunting and trapping are not effective. 

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 ll is strong.
( d ) if neither I nor Il is strong.
( e ) if both argument I and II are strong. 

Statement 
Should the political parties be banned?
Arguments 
I. Yes, it is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
II. No, it will lead to an end of democracy. 

Statement 

Should high chimneys be installed in industries? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, it reduces pollution at ground level. 

II. No, it increases pollution in upper atmosphere. 

Statement 

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. 

Statement: 

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

Arguments: 

I. Many other powerful countries do not support the same. 

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

In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.

I. Over the last two years 22% of the Company P’s manpower was laid off.
II. Over the past two years Company P has sold off many of their major assets.