based on one statement & three or more arguments Detailed Explanation And More Example

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Directions:
In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments.
    * 'Strong' Arguments must be both important and directly related to the question.
    * 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question.
    Each question below is followed by three arguments numbered I, II and III. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument?

The following question based on statement & arguments topic of verbal reasoning

Questions :
  • Statement:
  • should the salary and perquisites of public sector undertaking employees be made equivalent to those in the private sector?

  • Arguments:
  • I. Yes, this will help the public sector undertaking to attract and retain a competent workforce.
  • II. No, public sector undertakings cannot afford to pay salaries to the level of the private sector.
  • III. Yes, otherwise the public sector undertakings will not be able to compete with the private sector organisations.

(a) None is strong

(b) Only III is strong

(c) Only I is strong

(d) Only II is strong

e) l and III are strong

The correct answers to the above question in:

Answer: (e)

The competent workforce is desirable. Hence, Argument I is strong.

Argument II does not appear to be true for all PSUs. And even it is true, an argument that takes recourse in helplessness seems to fall short on merit.

Argument III is strong as competition is desirable.

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Question : 1

  • Statement:
  • Should the Government order closure of all educational institutions for a month to avoid fast spreading of the contagious viral infection?

  • Arguments:
  • I. No, the closure of educational institutions alone is not the solution for curbing the spread of the viral infection.
  • II. No, students will visit crowded places like malls, markets, playgrounds etc in more numbers and spread the disease, as they will have a lot of spare time at their disposal.
  • III. Yes, young persons are more prone to get affected by the viral infection and hence, they should remain indoors.

a) None is strong

b) Only I is strong

c) only III is strong

d) I and II are strong

e) All are strong

Answer: (c)

Argument I is weak as it merely tries to evade the issue.

Argument II may turn out to be true but it is based on a negative mindset, maybe it's mere of an assumption. Hence, II is weak.

Argument III gets into the reason and is therefore strong.

Question : 2

  • Statement:
  • Should there be a complete ban on setting up thermal power plants in India?

  • Arguments:
  • I. Yes, this is the only way to control further adds to environmental pollution.
  • II. No, there is a huge shortage of electricity in most parts of the country and hence, the generation of electricity needs to be augmented.
  • III. No, many developed countries continue to set up thermal power plants in their countries.

a) None is strong

b) Only I is strong

c) only II is strong

d) only III is strong

e) Either I or II is strong

Answer: (c)

Argument I is weak because of the use of only Argument II is strong as the country's power need cannot be ignored.

Argument III is weak because it is the argument based on example.

Question : 3

  • Statement:
  • Should there be a restriction on the construction of high rise buildings in big cities in India?

  • Arguments:
  • I. No, big cities in India do not have adequate open land plots to accommodate the growing population.
  • II. Yes, only the builders and developers benefit from the construction of high-rise buildings.
  • III. Yes, the government should first provide adequate infrastructural facilities to the existing buildings before allowing the construction of new high-rise buildings.

a) only II is strong

b) only III is strong

c)  I and III are strong

d) Only I is strong

e) None of the above

Answer: (c)

Argument I is strong as space constraints do play a crucial role.

Argument II is false as the buyers also benefit in terms of cost and greenery.

Argument III is strong as merely constructing new buildings does not make sense.

First, adequate infrastructural facilities should be provided to the existing buildings.

Question : 4

  • Statement:
  • Should the conscription of citizens for defence services be made compulsory in India?

  • Arguments:
  • I. Yes, this is the only way to tackle the serious shortage of manpower in defence services.
  • II. No, instead the compensation package is made comparable to other job sectors to attract people to join defence services.
  • III. Yes, many other countries have made this compulsory.

a) Only I is strong

b)  Only II is strong

c) l and II are strong

d)  Either I or ll is strong

e) None of the above

Answer: (e)

Argument I is weak because it is not true. Look at the alternative given in II.

Argument II is also not strong because instead of getting into the reason, it provides an alternative.

Argument III is simplistic and hence weak. It is argument by example.

Question : 5

  • Statement:
  • Should the sale of vital human organs be made legal in India?

  • Arguments:
  • I. No, it goes against our culture.
  • II. No, this will lead to unhealthy practices.
  • III. Yes, this will bring an end to the illegal trading of human organs.

a) None is strong

b) I and II are strong

c) Only III is strong

d) l and III are strong

e) All are strong

Answer: (a)

Argument I is weak because talking of culture is irrelevant in this case.

In fact, Argument I is not even true. Argument II is weak because it is simplistic. We are not told what these 'unhealthy practices' will be.

Argument III is weak because it is superfluous.

Question : 6

  • Statement:
  • Should smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol by the actors be completely banned in the movies in India?

  • Arguments:
  • I. Yes, this will significantly reduce the trend of smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol among the youth in India.
  • II. No, there should be no such ban on the creative pursuits of the filmmaker.
  • III. No, the films portray the society and hence such scenes should be an integral part of the movie if the storyline demands so.

a) None is strong

b) I and II are strong

c) II and III are strong

d)  I and III are strong

e) All are strong

Answer: (d)

Argument I is strong because such a reduction in trend will be a desirable consequence.

Argument II is weak as it is silent as to what effect the ban will have on the creative pursuits.

Argument III is strong as a ban will take away from the power of the portrayal.

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