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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.
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 all the courses be technical oriented?
Arguments:
I. Yes because this will increase the chance of employment.
II. No, some other courses apart from technical courses also do have importance.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : B
Explanation
Technical education is not the only option for employment. Apart from technical, some non-technical courses can also provide prestigious employment.
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 India file its nomination for hosting Olympics?
Arguments:
I. Yes, India should showcase its hosting capability to the world.
II. No, India is not able to host CWG without corruption.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : A
Explanation
Just because of one scam, India should not hold itself back from hosting such a prestigious game event, as successful organisation of such events can bring fame to the nation.
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 government put more focus on hockey, rather than cricket or any other sport?
Arguments:
I. Yes hockey is our national game.
II. No it is not that much popular as cricket yet.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : A
Explanation
The thing is not important, whether the sport is popular or not. Hockey is our national game, hence; should be given importance.
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 programming language be made compulsory for all students at secondary level?
Arguments:
I. Yes, digital India is demanding more software engineers.
II. No, this will create unwanted pressure on the students.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : A
Explanation
Course should be implemented at basic level so that students will gain the knowledge and pressure will be less.
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: Should universities in foreign style education be established in India?
Arguments:
I. Yes, if we have foreign style education then we can excel in studies.
II. No, students will forget our Indian culture.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : D
Explanation
Foreign style education does not mean anyone will become knowledgeable and by allowing a different style of studying method does not mean our students will forget Indian culture. Hence no arguments are strong.
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: Does a synonymous word suggest exactly the same word?
Arguments:
I. Yes, a rich and much spoken language has more than one word to express one thing.
II. No, it may be called synonym but if it is used in place of the previous word, the meaning changes slightly.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : B
Explanation
Argument II is strong regarding the concept of synonym but argument I is weak.
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 strikes and dharnas in the field of banking be banned?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is hampering the banking and customers are suffering a lot.
II. No, the employees must get their dues in proper manner.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : E
Explanation
Both are strong because strikes are hampering the transactions. At the same time, the strikes are for salaries so the employees must be satisfied with their jobs.
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 adulteration be banned and considered as a crime?
Arguments:
I. Yes, by adulteration the foodstuff may cause food poison in the body so must be banned.
II. No, the stuffs that are included are not bad for health.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : A
Explanation
Argument I is strong because food poisoning cases are frequently in news so it must be avoided.
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 new and big industries be established in Mumbai?
Arguments:
I. Yes, more job opportunities will be created.
II. No, the pollution of the city will increase further.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : C
Explanation
Here either of the any two can happen. Employment will increase upon the opening of new industries but simultaneously pollution will increase.