Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 2 (Q.No. 23)
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.
23.
Statement: Should the political parties be banned?
Arguments:
- Yes. It is necessary to teach a lesson to the politicians.
- No. It will lead to an end of democracy.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Clearly, with the ban on political parties, candidates can independently contest elections. So, it will not end democracy. Thus, argument II does not hold. Argument I does not give a strong reason.
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