Statement and Argument

Directions. Each of these questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' arguments and which is a weak arguments.
Mark answer as
(1) if Only arguments I is strong.
(2) if only arguments II is strong.
(3) if either I or II is strong.
(4) if neither I nor II is strong.

Statement: Should military service be made compulsory in our country?
Arguments: I. No, It is against the policy of non-violence.
II. Yes, Every citizen should protect his country.

The question given below consists of a statement followed by two arguments numbered 1 and 2. You have to decide which argument(s) is/are implicit. 

Statement: Should powerful nations attack relatively weaker nations that pose a probable danger to world peace?
Arguments:
$1.$ Yes. War is justified for the noble purpose of peacekeeping.
$2.$ No. War/violence should never be resorted to.

The educated unemployed youth should be paid an 'unemployment allowance' by the Government.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement?
 

Persons below the age of $18$ years should be allowed to join the armed forces.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement?

There should be a complete ban on the use of all types of chemical pesticides in India.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement?

India is making efforts to harness solar energy to fulfill its energy requirements.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement?

All the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on a sample basis before giving license for sale to the general public in India.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given paragraph?

A paragraph is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to read the given paragraph carefully and mark the answers accordingly. 

Powerful though the Himalayas are, the Himalayan ecosystem is fragile and vulnerable. The constant damming of rivers has not only polluted the Ganga itself, but has also gravely jeopardised the people living in the higher reaches. Despite constant warnings from scientists and concerned citizens, the blasting of roads and damming of rivers continues unabated. 

Arguments:
I. Persistent interference in the sensitive Himalayan terrain for development may have grave consequences.

II. Across the world, there is no building of roads or dams in eco-sensitive zones. 

A paragraph is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to read the given paragraph carefully and mark the answers accordingly. 

Indigenous languages have a localised existence. They are being overwhelmed by global markets and global economics. Mother tongues are gradually being dwarfed by globalisation. Their place is being usurped by foreign languages, which facilitate and guarantee successful trade and commerce and boost the economy.

Arguments:
I. Many countries have advocated learning two languages from the primary school level.

II. Indigenous languages must be safeguarded to preserve the heritage of world languages. 

A paragraph is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to read the given paragraph carefully and mark the answers accordingly. 

The Paris Agreement recognises the importance of natural resources in climate change mitigation and wants to adopt Nature-based solutions to promote ecological systems along with development.

Arguments:
I. Climate change presents one of the greatest challenges to mankind today. 

II. There has to be a balance between ecology and development as both are equally important. 
 

A paragraph is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to read the given paragraph carefully and mark the answers accordingly. 

With less than 150 days to go for the Tokyo Olympics, many countries are grappling with the question of where to place their athletes in the vaccination queue. According to the International Olympic Committee athletes and officials should get their vaccines before the Games.

Arguments:
I. The country organising the Olympics has made it mandatory for all participants to be vaccinated before the Games. 

II. Sportspersons represent a country while playing. 
 

A paragraph is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to read the given paragraph carefully and mark the answers accordingly. 

It took a lockdown for the country to see the precarious existence of the large migrant workforce. This is the context in which the Niti Aayog should prepare a draft national policy on migrant workers. It will be a welcome step towards ameliorating the inhuman conditions in which many migrant workers live and work. 

Arguments:
I. The lockdown was especially difficult for migrant workers as compared to others. 

II. Migrant workers do not have any rights as human beings. 

Direction : Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below.

Statement: Should girls learn the art of Judo and Karate?

Arguments: 

(I) Yes, It will enable them to defend themselves from rogues and ruffians.

(II) No, They will lose their Feminine grace.

The telecom department in India is badly managed. $10$ years ago, a new installation of a telephone cost only Rs.$1,000$ and would take around $6$ months. Since then, the price has increased fivefold, with an actual increase in the time taken to regularize a new installation.
All the following would tend to weaken the conclusion of the argument above except:

Each question below is followed by a statement and some arguments . You have to decide which of the following arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument. In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong arguments and weak arguments and weak arguments so for as they relate to the question . Strong arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Statement:

Luxury hotels should be banned in India.

Arguments:

I. Yes, these places are turning into operating centers for international criminals.

II. No, all foreign tourists won't be able to find a suitable place to stay.

Each question below is followed by a statement and some arguments. You have to decide which of the following arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument. In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong arguments and weak arguments and weak arguments so for as they relate to the question. Strong arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Statement:

Should the government shut down all government organizations to arrest the misuse of funds?

Arguments:

I. Yes. Public funds will be saved by shutting down government organizations.

II. No. Services from the government organizations cannot be handed over to the private institutions.

Each question below is followed by a statement and some arguments . You have to decide which of the following arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument. In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong arguments and weak arguments and weak arguments so for as they relate to the question . Strong arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Statement:

Should educational institutes allow their students to join student unions that are sponsored by political parties?

Arguments:

I. No. The decision will politicize the educational environment of their institute.

II. Yes. The decision will help students nurture their talent and develop into future political leaders.

Each question below is followed by a statement and some arguments . You have to decide which of the following arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument. In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong arguments and weak arguments and weak arguments so for as they relate to the question . Strong arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following statements weakens the above argument?

(A) Chocolates contain large number of antioxidants which slow the ageing process.

(B) It has been revealed that regular intake of chocolate increases thus lowering the chance of diabetes.

(C) Green leafy vegetables have substances which protect skin from UV rays.

(D) Chocolates have three types of fats, one of which increases the level of ‘bad cholesterol’.

Each question below is followed by a statement and some arguments. You have to decide which of the following arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument. In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong arguments and weak arguments and weak arguments so for as they relate to the question. Strong arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Statement:

Should speed breakers be banned?

Arguments:

I. Yes, data shows that number of accidents increase after putting the speed breakers.

II. No, it teaches fast drivers a Sub-Topic.

Each question below is followed by a statement and some arguments. You have to decide which of the following arguments is a strong argument and which is a weak argument. In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between strong arguments and weak arguments and weak arguments so for as they relate to the question. Strong arguments are those which are both important and directly related to the question. Weak arguments are those which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Statement:
Would you eat rice even if you know that it will make you fat?
Arguments:
I: Yes, a complete abstinence from food will make me feel weak.
II: No, but since I work out a lot it hardly affects me.