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Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 1 (Q.No. 12)
Statement and Argument
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.

12.

Statement: Should new big industries be started in Mumbai?

Arguments:

  1. Yes. It will create job opportunities.
  2. No. It will further add to the pollution of the city.
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:
Opening up of new industries is advantageous in opening more employment avenues, and disadvantageous in that it adds to the pollution. So, either of the arguments holds strong.
Discussion:
29 comments Page 1 of 3.
Arindam Gupta said:   1 year ago
I agree option A is correct. As there is nothing is mentioned about the type of industry and all industries do not pollute the environment.
(3)
Akash said:   3 years ago
Hi guys,

Here both statements are true, but one is positive and another is negative. Follow the rules below to overcome confusion.

WHEN THE BOTH STATEMENTS ARE TRUE;

1) + and +,- and - take both.
2)+ and -, take either.
(18)
KamLi said:   5 years ago
Option E is the correct answer.
Monika said:   6 years ago
The answer should be both because both the arguments are true and strong.
(1)
Pooja Singh said:   6 years ago
Thanks for explaining this @Satyam Gurjar.
Shiva Sagar Rao said:   6 years ago
option C is correct. I agree with the given answer.
Prupan said:   7 years ago
How to differentiate between either is strong and both are strong?

Because in my opinion, both are strong.
(1)
Satyam Gujar said:   7 years ago
When two arguments are given, one states advantage of the statement and other States disadvantage of statements (but both should be strong).
Sachin Palwe said:   8 years ago
The correct option should be A. Any industry opened is going to require employees, so argument 1 holds good. Now, nowhere it is mentioned about the type of industries, so it remains a conditional thing whether it would be polluting or not. So, only assumption 1 is strong and valid. So, A should be the answer.
Tanishka said:   8 years ago
Option E should be correct. It is clearly more appropriate, as you cannot compare pollution and job creation on 'either' basis. They are two different parameters.
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