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 colleges be given the status of a university in India? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, colleges are in a better position to assess the student's performance and therefore the degrees will be more valid. 

II. No, it is utopian to think that there will not be nepotism and corruption in awarding degrees by colleges. 

Statement: 

Should there be a cap on maximum number of contestants for parliamentary elections in any constituency? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, this will make the parliamentary elections more meaningful as the voters can make a considered judgement for casting their vote. 

II. No, in a democracy any person fulfilling the eligibility criteria can contest parliamentary elections and there should be no restrictions. 

Statement 

Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself? 

Arguments 

I. Yes, we have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports. 

II. No, even selective encouragement would lead to shortages. 

Statement: 

Should words like 'Smoking is injurious to health' essentially appear on cigarette packs? 

Arguments: 

I. Yes, it is a sort of brain wash to make the smokers realize that they are inhaling poisonous stuff. 

II. No, It hampers the enjoyment of smoking 

Statement: 

Should all the infrastructural development projects in India be handed over to the private sector? 

Arguments: 

I. No, the private sector entities are not equipped to handle such projects. 

II. Yes, such projects are handled by private sector in the developed countries.