Logical Reasoning - Statement and Argument - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Statement and Argument - Section 2 (Q.No. 48)
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.
48.
Statement: Should words like 'Smoking is injurious to health essentially appear on cigarette packs?
Arguments:
- Yes. It is a sort of brainwash to make the smokers realize that they are inhaling poisonous stuff.
- No. It hampers the enjoyment of smoking.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Clearly, such words on cigarette packs would warn the smokers beforehand of its adverse effects. So, argument I holds strong. However, smoking is a bad habit with long-term health hazards and is no means of enjoyment. So, argument II is vague.
Discussion:
2 comments Page 1 of 1.
Aishik said:
8 years ago
'Smoking Is Injurious to health' is a fact! How can this be used to BRAINWASH someone?
Ayvin said:
1 decade ago
I disagree with only argument I being strong here. This depends on your point of view in the matter. Some people actually do enjoy smoking despite it being a bad habit (why would they start smoking in the first place?), and may consider argument II to be a strong argument against putting these words on a cigarette pack. Additionally, many smokers already know this habit is hazardous to their health, and one may thus consider argument I to be weak, since it does not actually make any difference for these people.
In conclusion, I think this whole question is vague and does not hold to logical standards, since the answer cannot be considered to be universally true.
In conclusion, I think this whole question is vague and does not hold to logical standards, since the answer cannot be considered to be universally true.
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