Statement and Argument Questions for Competitive Exams

Directions: Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument. 

Give answer 

( a ) if only argument I is strong. 

( b ) if only argument II is strong. 

( c) if either I or II is strong. 

( d ) if neither I nor II is strong. 

( e ) if both arguments I and II are strong.

Statement:

Should children be legally made responsible to take care of their parents during their old age? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, such matter can only be solved by legal means. 

II. Yes, Only this will bring some relief to poor parents. 

Statement 

Should India create a huge oil reserve like some Western countries to face difficult situations in future?

Arguments

I. No, there is no need to block huge amount of foreign exchange and keep the money idle. 

II. Yes, this will help India withstand shocks of sudden rise in oil prices due unforeseen circumstances. 

Statement: 

Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, this may affect the voters’ mind and may affect the outcome.

 II. No, such polls are conducted all over the world. 

Statement: 

Should school education be made free in India? 

Arguments:

 I. Yes, this is the only way to improve the level of literacy. 

II. No, it would add to the already heavy burden on the exchequer. 

Statement: 

Should India have no military force at all? 

Arguments 

I. No, Other countries in the world do not believe in nonviolence 

II. Yes, Many Indians believe in non - violence.