Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 1 (Q.No. 12)
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:
- Yes. It will create job opportunities.
- No. It will further add to the pollution of the city.
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 3 of 3.
Anunay said:
1 decade ago
None of the aspects can be taken for granted so it should be E.
Pooji said:
10 years ago
Then what about the industries which is already existed.
Shiva Sagar Rao said:
6 years ago
option C is correct. I agree with the given answer.
Akash said:
9 years ago
I think that both options are strong simultaneously.
Sandeep said:
1 decade ago
Option should be E. Both option are strong enough.
Pooja Singh said:
6 years ago
Thanks for explaining this @Satyam Gurjar.
Akhana said:
10 years ago
How to differentiate between C and E?
KamLi said:
5 years ago
Option E is the correct answer.
Abhishek said:
10 years ago
Both are correct.
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