Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 2 (Q.No. 22)
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.


22.

Statement: Should the opinion polls predicting outcome of elections before the elections be banned in India?

Arguments:

  1. Yes. This may affect the voters mind and may affect the outcome.
  2. No. Such polls are conducted all over the world.
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:
The opinion polls may influence the thinking of an individual and thus divert his mind from his original choice. So, argument I holds strong. Further, blindly imitating a policy followed by other countries holds no relevance. So, argument II is vague.
Discussion:
1 comments Page 1 of 1.

Keeptry said:   1 year ago
In my opinion, Neither I nor II is appropriate.

Can anyone explain this in detail?

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