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.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are 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 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.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are 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.

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 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.

C - Either I or II is strong.

D - Neither I nor II is strong.

E - Both I and II are 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 India interfere to find a solution between Israel and Pakistan?

Arguments:

I. Yes, India has intellects, scholars and wise men to handle such situation.

II. No, India has its own problems which has not been solved for years.

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

If India is dealing with its own problem then it is not wise to advice or interfere in any other nation’s matter.

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: Should the age for marriage of boys be increased to more than 28 years?

Arguments:

I. No, it depends upon the person and his family members.

II. Yes, it may check the population increase to a certain 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

None of the arguments is strong regarding 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 8 - Statement: Should English be the communication medium between the students and teachers in high school level?

Arguments:

I. Yes, it will help the students to talk in English and get command over language.

II. No, English must be there but it should not be mandatory as we are a sovereign and secular nation.

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 English is important for future. At the same time we can’t force students to talk in English only.

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: Is state of Jammu and Kashmir going to have elections in near future?

Arguments:

I. Yes, some politicians are creating situations that demand elections.

II. No, their CM is a strong person and has good support and will complete his tenure.

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 arguments is strong and are not able to justify 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 10 - Statement: Should the upper age limit for contesting parliamentary election be fixed at 65 years?

Arguments:

I. Yes, people above 65 years lack dynamism and will power.

II. No, life span of people is increasing. So it should be fixed at 80.

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

Upper age of a person is not the exact criteria to judge someone’s will power or dynamisms, so, both the arguments are weak.

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