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 three or four arguments numbered I, II, III and IV. You have to decide which of the arguments is/are 'strong' arguments) and which is/are 'weak' arguments) and accordingly choose your answer from the alternatives given below each question.

Statement: Is caste-based reservation policy in professional colleges justified?

Arguments:

Yes. The step is a must to bring the underprivileged at par with the privileged ones.
No. It obstructs the establishment of a classless society.
Yes. This will help the backward castes and classes of people to come out of the oppression of upper caste people.

[A].	Only I and II are strong
[B].	Only II is strong
[C].	Only II and III are strong
[D].	Only I and III are strong
[E].	All are strong

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Clearly, capability is an essential criteria for a profession and reservation cannot ensure capable workers. So, neither I nor III holds strong. However, making one caste more privileged than the other through reservations would hinder the objectives of a classless society. So, argument II holds strong.

Krupal said: (Sat, Oct 8, 2011 12:51:05 PM)

Agreed that reservation cannot ensure capable workers but people at the backward class are at par with respect to the study material. If they are provided with proper education material at colleges they can also be capable. Although I agree that reservation at work place should be stopped.

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