Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion

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"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist."

- Indira Gandhi

Directions to Solve

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.

33.

Statement: Should so much money be spent on advertisements?

Arguments:

Yes. It is an essential concomitant in a capitalist economy.
No. It leads to wastage of resources.

[A].	Only argument I is strong
[B].	Only argument II is strong
[C].	Either I or II is strong
[D].	Neither I nor II is strong
[E].	Both I and II are strong

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Clearly, the advertisements are/the means to introduce people with the product and its advantages. So, argument I holds strong. But argument II is vague because advertisements are an investment for better gain and not a, wastage.

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