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 persons convicted of criminal offenses in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?

Arguments 

I. No, such persons cannot serve the cause of the people and country. 

II. Yes, it is democracy let people decide whom to vote. 

Statement: 

Should Indian scientists working abroad be called back to India? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, they must serve the motherland first and forget about discoveries, honours, facilities and all. 

II. No, we have enough talent, let them stay where they want 

Statement: 

Should India support all the international policies of United States of America? 

Arguments: 

I. Many other powerful countries do not support the same. 

II. Yes, This is the only way to gain access to USA developmental funds. 

Statement: 

Should family planning be made compulsory in India? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, looking to the miser able conditions in India there is no other go. 

II. No, in India there are people of various religions and family planning is against the tenet of some of the religions. 

Statement 

Should high chimneys be installed in industries? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, it reduces pollution at ground level. 

II. No, it increases pollution in upper atmosphere.