Exercise :: Statement and Argument - Section 1
- Statement and Argument - Section 1
- Statement and Argument - Section 2
- Statement and Argument - Section 3
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 and
- (E) If both I and II are strong.
| 21. | Statement: Should all the unauthorized structures in the city be demolished? Arguments:
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The demolition of unauthorized buildings would teach a lesson to the unscrupulous builders and also serve as a warning for the citizens not to indulge in such activities in the future. This is essential, as unauthorized constructions impose undue burden on the city's infrastructure. So, only argument II holds strong.
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| 22. | Statement: Should there be a maximum limit for the number of ministers in the Central Government? Arguments:
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Answer: Option B Explanation: Clearly, there should be some norms regarding the number of ministers in the Government, as more number of ministers would unnecessarily add to the Government expenditure. So, argument II holds strong; Also, giving liberty to the party in power could promote extension of unreasonable favour to some people at the cost of government funds. So, argument I does not hold.
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| 23. | Statement: Should foreign films be banned in India? Arguments:
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Answer: Option D Explanation: Clearly, foreign films depict the alien culture but this only helps in learning more. So, argument I does not hold. Also, the reason stated in argument II is not strong enough in contradicting the ban. So, it also does not hold.
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| 24. | Statement: Is buying things on instalments profitable to the customer? Arguments:
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Answer: Option D Explanation: In buying things on instalments, a customer has to pay more as the interest is also included. So, argument I does not hold. Moreover, one who buys an item on instalments maintains his future budget accordingly as he is well acquainted with when and how much he has to pay, beforehand. So, argument II is also not valid.
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| 25. | Statement: Should Doordarshan be given autonomous status? Arguments:
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Answer: Option A Explanation: Clearly, the autonomous status of the Doordarshan will be a step towards giving it independence for an impartial coverage. Autonomous status does not mean that the coverage will be decided by a few. So, only argument I holds.
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