Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 1 (Q.No. 31)
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.
31.
Statement: Should government jobs in rural areas have more incentives?
Arguments:
- Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.
- No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So ? Why offer extra incentives!
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Clearly, government jobs in rural areas are underlined with several difficulties. In lieu of these, extra incentives are needed. So, only argument I holds strong.
Discussion:
16 comments Page 2 of 2.
Priyanka said:
7 years ago
Accoding to me, both arguments is strong because 2nd one is planning for saving the government money.
Yash said:
5 years ago
According to me, only argument 2 is strong.
Sidharth said:
4 years ago
I think C is the right option.
Sidharth said:
4 years ago
I think C is the right option.
Arindam Gupta said:
2 years ago
For me, the answer is option D. As the incentive mainly depends on the performance, more specifically on the profits. There is nothing to do with area. For that allowances are there. Hence neither argument is strong.
Am I right?
Am I right?
Urmila said:
9 months ago
Why not Option D? Please explain to me.
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