Statement and Arguments Online Quiz



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Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 1 - Statement: Should Sin tax be included in GST?

Arguments:

I. Yes, everyone and every product have right to equality.

II. No, as it is bad for society, there should be cascading of tax on it. So that people will be reluctant to use it.

Options :

A - Only argument I is strong.

B - Only argument II is strong.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : B

Explanation

Argument II is strong about Sin tax. However; argument I is very weak to support this statement.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 2 - Statement: Should IITians working abroad be called back to India?

Arguments:

I. Yes, they must serve India first then the outside country.

II. Every person has right of freedom. No nation should take that away.

Options :

A - Only argument I is strong.

B - Only argument II is strong.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : B

Explanation

Right to freedom is with everyone. One can work on his own interest. Nation can plea a request but cannot force the same.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 3 - Statement: Should there be Swachh Bharat Abhiyan every week in the rural area?

Arguments:

I. No, it will cost more money.

II. Yes, people in rural areas are unware of such projects and happenings. So they should be informed.

Options :

A - Only argument I is strong.

B - Only argument II is strong.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : B

Explanation

Cost is not the matter but an attempt to make success to a campaign like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is important. Moreover such campaigns are necessary to aware the rural area people with such initiatives.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 4 - Statement: Should number of private engineering colleges be reduced in our country?

Arguments:

I. Yes, because quality level of teaching is going down.

II. No, because number of engineering students will reduce and our country is going to need more engineers in future.

Options :

A - Only argument I is strong.

B - Only argument II is strong.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : B

Explanation

There are other methods of increasing the quality of teaching. As India is going to need more engineers in future, hence; idea of reducing the engineering colleges is not logical.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 5 - Statement: Should Gajendra Chauhan resign from the post of director of Film and television institute of India?

Arguments:

I. Yes, though he is a good actor but is not able to handle the pressure of such post.

II. No, initially he will need some time to get acquainted with the pressure level.

Options :

A - Only argument I is strong.

B - Only argument II is strong.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : D

Explanation

Neither of the above two given arguments are strong enough to support the given statement.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 6 - Statement: Are the industries producing and selling fire crackers must be banned in our country?

Arguments:

I. Yes. As these industries appoint children and women with low salaries.

II. No, by banning these manufacturers and thousands of workers will become jobless.

Options :

A - Only argument I is strong.

B - Only argument II is strong.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : E

Explanation

Both the arguments are strong because in these industries thousands of people are working so they will be jobless. Secondly as children and women with low salaries are working banning is desirable.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 7 - Statement: Is death the real emotional option for heavy physical sufferings?

Arguments:

I. Yes, if we don’t have anybody to carry upon then we don’t have any sufferings at all.

II. No, if we will suffer a lot in the later part of our life we can meet the divine.

Options :

A - Only argument I is strong.

B - Only argument II is strong.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : D

Explanation

Neither of the arguments have valid justification for the given statement.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 8 - Statement: Should all competitive examinations for selecting candidates for job must be online?

Arguments:

I. Yes, this will reduce paperwork and is beneficial for environment.

II. Yes, this process will be transparent and corruption free.

Options :

A - Only argument I is strong.

B - Only argument II is strong.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : E

Explanation

Both the arguments are strong in context of the statement.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 9 - Statement: Should religion be taught in schools and colleges by dharma gurus?

Arguments:

I. Yes, by teaching moral sayings of different religions, one can increase its brain power.

II. No, we are having a secular nation so teaching religion should not be allowed.

Options :

A - Only argument I is strong.

B - Only argument II is strong.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : A

Explanation

Argument I is strong regarding moral values but II is irrelevant.

Each of the following question consists of one statement followed by two arguments. You have to decide which one of them is stronger and which one of them is weak.

Q 10 - Statement: Should all the medicines that are manufactured at the western part of India be tried at sample basis before giving up license to sell fully in country?

Arguments:

I. Yes, because according the age group, the doses may vary.

II. No, practically this is not possible to implement.

Options :

A - Only argument I is strong.

B - Only argument II is strong.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are strong.

Answer : A

Explanation

Health of the citizens should be the first priority over others.

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