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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 there be more relaxation for SC’s and ST’s in government jobs?
Arguments:
I. Yes, as they are backward classes, there should be more reservation.
II. No, there is already more relaxation for them and general students are facing tough competition.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : B
Explanation
Only argument II is strong because, other backward class people have already been given relaxation. More relaxation will lead to problems for people of general category.
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 state medium board adopt teaching style of CBSE medium board?
Arguments:
I. Yes, CBSE medium students are getting into IITs.
II. No, state medium board has its own mode of teaching.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : D
Explanation
None of the above arguments have valid ground 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 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 Sanskrit be removed from the school curriculum?
Arguments:
I. Yes it is an old language and presently has no value.
II. No, it is an ancient language and all should learn this.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : B
Explanation
Sanskrit is an ancient language and all our Vedas and Upanishads are written in Sanskrit language. So, it should not be removed.
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 philanthropy activity be checked seriously by government?
Arguments:
I. Yes, there might be the cases of money laundering where black money is converted into white money.
II. No, it may create rage among poor people who are getting benefit from it.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : A
Explanation
Argument I is strong as money laundering may be present over there. But argument II is not strong enough.
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.
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: Should hunting of even a small bird be banned across the country?
Arguments:
I. Yes, hunting is affecting the forests and in turn is affecting the ecological system.
II. No, as hunters will starve to death.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : A
Explanation
Hunters can find veggies to eat but spoiling environment for their stomach is not right so argument I is 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 8 - Statement: Do adopted children love their parents with same ease like a biological child?
Arguments:
I. Yes, children have soft heart and they accept their new parents.
II. No, if they are from criminal family they may kill their new parents and steal their money.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : A
Explanation
Only argument I is strong because children are soft hearted but II is weak as a child can’t kill anyone.
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 installation of high chimneys be there at the industries?
Arguments:
I. Yes, it is required to reduce pollution from the root level.
II. No, through this the level of pollution will increase in the upper atmosphere.
Options :
A - Only argument I is strong.
B - Only argument II is strong.
Answer : A
Explanation
More pollution in the ground level is dangerous to animals and humans residing over here. Hence; argument I is strong.