In each of the following question, a statement is given which is followed by two
arguments. You are required to assess the given statement and then decide which of the given argument is
strong in the statement and choose the same from the given alternatives.
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Statement: Should our government reduce the number of holidays of its employees?
Arguments: I. Yes, our government employees are having maximum number of holidays all over
the world.
II. Yes, It will increase the productivity of
government offices.
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if only argument I is strong.
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B.
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if only argument II is strong.
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C.
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if either I or II is strong. |
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D.
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if neither I nor II is strong.
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if both I and II are strong.
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View Answer
It is clear from the given statement that comparing our system with other countries is no strong
criteria for taking a decsionon the issue. So, argument I does not hold. Also, reducing the
number of holidays implies more working hours which will surely increase productivity.
Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.
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Statement: Should there be a ban on product advertising?
Arguments: I. No, it is an age of advertising. Unless your advertisement is better than
other competitors, the product will not be sold.
II. Yes, the money spent on advertising is very huge
and it inflates the cost of the product.
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A.
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if only assumption I is strong.
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B.
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if only assumption II is strong.
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C.
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if either I or II is strong. |
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D.
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if neither I nor II is strong.
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if both I and II are strong.
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It is clear from the given statement that advertisement makes the customer aware of the qualities of the product and leads him to buy it. So, argument I is strong. Further, the advertising is also a costly affair and expenses on it lead
to increased price of the product. So, argument II is also strong. Hence, option (E) is the correct answer.
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Statement: Should we scrap 'Public Distribution System (PDS)' in India?
Arguments: I. Yes, everyone should earn and get the bread on his/her own.
II. Yes, the poor do not get any benefit by PDS because of corruption.
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if only assumption I is strong.
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B.
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if only assumption II is strong.
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C.
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if either I or II is strong. |
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D.
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if neither I nor II is strong.
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if both I and II are strong.
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The Public Distribution System provides the basic amenities to the economically backward sections of population. So, argument I is not strong.
Also, if the objectives of PDS are not fulfilled beacuse of corruption, then getting
rid of the system is no solution. Instead, efforts should be made to abolish the corruption. So, argument II is not strong also.
Hence, option (D) is the
correct answer.
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Statement: Can pollution be controlled in India?
Arguments: I. Yes, if everyone realises the hazard of pollution and co-operates to get rid of it.
II. No, the vehicles, factories and industries and an every
growing population are responsible for pollution.
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A.
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if only assumption I is strong.
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B.
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if only assumption II is strong.
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C.
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if either I or II is strong. |
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D.
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if neither I nor II is strong.
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if both I and II are strong. |
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From the given statement, it is clear that the control of population seems to be impossilbe because of the ever growing needs and the
disconcern of the people but, on the other hand, the control is possible
by joint effort. So, either of the arguments will hold strong. Hence,
option (C) is the correct answer.
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