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.
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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