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:

  1. Yes. Incentives are essential for attracting government servants there.
  2. No. Rural areas are already cheaper, healthier and less complex than big cities. So ? Why offer extra incentives!
Only argument I is strong
Only argument II is strong
Either I or II is strong
Neither I nor II is strong
Both I and II are strong
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.

Dinesh said:   1 decade ago
ARG II is an strong arg and is self explanatory.

Kirti said:   9 years ago
According to me, Both arguments are strong.

Yash said:   5 years ago
According to me, only argument 2 is strong.

Urmila said:   9 months ago
Why not Option D? Please explain to me.

Sidharth said:   4 years ago
I think C is the right option.

Sidharth said:   4 years ago
I think C is the right option.


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