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 there be topics on sex education for high school students?

Arguments:

I. Yes, because it can reduce chances of AIDS.

II. No, students mind will divert.

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

Sex education will be really helpful in reducing the chances of AIDS. Hence; argument I is strong but not argument II.

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: Can a normal person lead happy life by marrying a celebrity?

Arguments:

I. Yes, they get respect, money, and fame.

II. No, they do not get respect from family members.

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

None of the above arguments and strong and logical enough to support the statement.

Q 3 -

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 cooperate Bangladesh on intellect sharing?

Arguments:

I. Yes, through this intelligence service of both the countries will have a clear understanding.

II. No through this, important information like, safety of our country may get exposed.

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 : C

Explanation

Doing or not doing so, may have both the consequences as stated in argument I and II.

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 Mahatma Gandhi be awarded with prestigious posthumous noble prize?

Arguments:

I. Yes, he sacrificed his life for the freedom of India and Pakistan by the virtue of non-violence.

II. No, noble peace academy dishonoured him. There is no point of giving him award after the death.

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

Clearly argument II has no valid base. Gandhi has fought for noble cause and hence should be awarded with posthumously.

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 one rank and one pension scheme is implemented in all service sectors?

Arguments:

I. Yes, like army employees, other government employees are also working for the government.

II. No our government is not financially so strong enough to implement 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 : E

Explanation

Both I and II are strong. Other people are working for government sectors with equal effort. So they should also enjoy the benefit and again if government will try to implement this over 30 lacs government employees then it will be a huge financial burden.

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: 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.

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 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: Is murdering someone to take revenge is better than committing suicide?

Arguments:

I. Yes, we must take revenge and kill the person who is responsible for our problems.

II. No, we cant kill any one instead we can take the help of police or court.

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 as we cant became criminal and kill anyone for any problem.

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: Is it right to abolish all the annual examinations up to the 5th standard in schools?

Arguments:

I. Yes, burdening so much hampers the natural growth of young children.

II. No, students will not take the study seriously.

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

Here both the arguments are equally strong to support the given statement.

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